Minimum Wage in Iowa
The current Iowa minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $7.25 per hour (or the federal minimum wage, if higher). New employees may be paid an initial wage of at least $6.35 per hour during their first 90 calendar days with the employer. Iowa Code § 91D.1; DIAL Wage Claims FAQ
| Minimum wage | $7.25 per hour (or the federal minimum wage, if higher). New employees may be paid an initial wage of at least $6.35 per hour during their first 90 calendar days with the employer. The state law generally applies to employers with at least $300,000 in annual sales or business, plus certain public agencies, construction businesses, hospitals, care institutions and schools regardless of size. |
|---|---|
| Tipped minimum wage | Employees of restaurants, hotels, motels, inns or cabins who regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips may be paid as little as $4.35 per hour (a tip credit of up to 40% of the minimum wage). If wages plus tips do not average at least $7.25 per hour in a workweek, the employer must pay the difference. |
| Overtime | Follows the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees. Overtime claims go to the U.S. Department of Labor (515-284-4625). Iowa has no general limit on daily hours for adults. Source: DIAL Wage Claims FAQ |
Where to get help in Iowa
- Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Division of Labor — Wage Unit
- File a complaint or claim
More Iowa employment law
- Final Paycheck Laws in Iowa
- Meal and Rest Break Laws in Iowa
- Wrongful Termination in Iowa
- Paid Sick Leave in Iowa
- All Iowa employment law rules
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Iowa?
$7.25 per hour (or the federal minimum wage, if higher). New employees may be paid an initial wage of at least $6.35 per hour during their first 90 calendar days with the employer. The state law generally applies to employers with at least $300,000 in annual sales or business, plus certain public agencies, construction businesses, hospitals, care institutions and schools regardless of size.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Iowa?
Employees of restaurants, hotels, motels, inns or cabins who regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips may be paid as little as $4.35 per hour (a tip credit of up to 40% of the minimum wage). If wages plus tips do not average at least $7.25 per hour in a workweek, the employer must pay the difference.
What are the overtime rules in Iowa?
Follows the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees. Overtime claims go to the U.S. Department of Labor (515-284-4625). Iowa has no general limit on daily hours for adults.
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.