Pittsburgh Worker Protections (2026)
Local pay and leave rules for people who work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the official city source for each — plus the state rules that still apply.
Short answer: Since January 1, 2026, covered employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked in the city. Employers with 15 or more employees must allow up to 72 hours per calendar year; Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act, Pittsburgh City Code ch. 626 (as amended by Ord. 11-2025)
| Local minimum wage | No local minimum wage — state rate applies ($7.25 per hour, the same as the federal rate). |
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| Pennsylvania state minimum wage | $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase is scheduled. |
| Paid sick leave (local law) | Since January 1, 2026, covered employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked in the city. Employers with 15 or more employees must allow up to 72 hours per calendar year; employers with fewer than 15 employees up to 48 hours. |
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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.