Minimum Wage in Tennessee
The current Tennessee minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: Tennessee has no state minimum wage law. Employers covered by federal law must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Fair Labor Standards Act (federal minimum wage)
| Minimum wage | Tennessee has no state minimum wage law. Employers covered by federal law must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. No change scheduled. |
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| Tipped minimum wage | No state rule. Under federal law, tipped employees (more than $30 a month in tips) may be paid $2.13 per hour in cash wages if tips bring them to at least $7.25 per hour. |
| Overtime | No state overtime law; follows the federal FLSA (time and one-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees). Source: Fair Labor Standards Act |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Tennessee?
Tennessee has no state minimum wage law. Employers covered by federal law must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Tennessee?
No state rule. Under federal law, tipped employees (more than $30 a month in tips) may be paid $2.13 per hour in cash wages if tips bring them to at least $7.25 per hour.
What are the overtime rules in Tennessee?
No state overtime law; follows the federal FLSA (time and one-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.