Minimum Wage in Ohio
The current Ohio minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $11.00 per hour in 2026 for non-tipped employees of businesses with annual gross receipts over $405,000. Employees of smaller businesses and workers under 16 get the federal minimum of $7.25. Ohio Constitution, Article II, Section 34a; Ohio Rev. Code ch. 4111
| Minimum wage | $11.00 per hour in 2026 for non-tipped employees of businesses with annual gross receipts over $405,000. Employees of smaller businesses and workers under 16 get the federal minimum of $7.25. Scheduled change: on January 1, 2027 the rate rises to $11.40 per hour, and the state rate will apply to businesses with gross receipts over $419,000. The rate is adjusted each January 1 for inflation. |
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| Tipped minimum wage | $5.50 per hour plus tips in 2026 (same business-size threshold). A tipped employee customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips. The employer must be able to show that cash wage plus tips equals at least the full minimum wage. Scheduled change: $5.70 per hour plus tips starting January 1, 2027. |
| Overtime | Time and one-half the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. No daily overtime. Employers grossing less than $150,000 a year are exempt from the state overtime rule (federal law may still apply). Source: Ohio Rev. Code ch. 4111 |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Ohio?
$11.00 per hour in 2026 for non-tipped employees of businesses with annual gross receipts over $405,000. Employees of smaller businesses and workers under 16 get the federal minimum of $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Ohio?
$5.50 per hour plus tips in 2026 (same business-size threshold). A tipped employee customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips. The employer must be able to show that cash wage plus tips equals at least the full minimum wage.
What are the overtime rules in Ohio?
Time and one-half the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. No daily overtime. Employers grossing less than $150,000 a year are exempt from the state overtime rule (federal law may still apply).
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.