Minimum Wage in Idaho
The current Idaho minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $7.25 per hour. By law, Idaho's minimum wage matches and tracks the federal minimum wage. Workers under 20 may be paid $4.25 per hour during their first 90 consecutive days on the job. Idaho Code § 44-1502(1), (3)
| Minimum wage | $7.25 per hour. By law, Idaho's minimum wage matches and tracks the federal minimum wage. Workers under 20 may be paid $4.25 per hour during their first 90 consecutive days on the job. Source: Idaho Code § 44-1502(1), (3) |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Tipped employees must be paid at least $3.35 per hour in direct wages, and tips actually received must bring total pay up to at least $7.25 per hour, or the employer must make up the difference. In a dispute, the employer must prove the tips received. Tips shared through a tip pool are not counted as tips received by the employee who gave them up. Source: Idaho Code § 44-1502(2) |
| Overtime | Follows the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees. Source: Federal Fair Labor Standards Act |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Idaho?
$7.25 per hour. By law, Idaho's minimum wage matches and tracks the federal minimum wage. Workers under 20 may be paid $4.25 per hour during their first 90 consecutive days on the job.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Idaho?
Tipped employees must be paid at least $3.35 per hour in direct wages, and tips actually received must bring total pay up to at least $7.25 per hour, or the employer must make up the difference. In a dispute, the employer must prove the tips received. Tips shared through a tip pool are not counted as tips received by the employee who gave them up.
What are the overtime rules in Idaho?
Follows the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.