Minimum Wage in Mississippi
The current Mississippi minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: Mississippi has no state minimum wage law. Employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. U.S. Department of Labor state minimum wage table
| Minimum wage | Mississippi has no state minimum wage law. Employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Mississippi has no state law on tipped wages, so federal rules apply to covered employers: a cash wage of at least $2.13 per hour, with a tip credit of up to $5.12, as long as cash wage plus tips reach $7.25 per hour. A tipped employee is one who regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips. |
| Overtime | No state overtime law; overtime follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (time and one-half after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees). |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Mississippi?
Mississippi has no state minimum wage law. Employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Mississippi?
Mississippi has no state law on tipped wages, so federal rules apply to covered employers: a cash wage of at least $2.13 per hour, with a tip credit of up to $5.12, as long as cash wage plus tips reach $7.25 per hour. A tipped employee is one who regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips.
What are the overtime rules in Mississippi?
No state overtime law; overtime follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (time and one-half after 40 hours in a workweek for 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.