Minimum Wage in Wisconsin
The current Wisconsin minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $7.25 per hour. Workers under 20 may be paid an opportunity wage of $5.90 per hour for their first 90 consecutive days (or until they turn 20, if sooner). Wisconsin minimum wage law (DWD)
| Minimum wage | $7.25 per hour. Workers under 20 may be paid an opportunity wage of $5.90 per hour for their first 90 consecutive days (or until they turn 20, if sooner). No change scheduled. Source: Wisconsin minimum wage law (DWD) |
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| Tipped minimum wage | At least $2.33 per hour in cash wages. If tips plus the cash wage do not average at least $7.25 per hour over the pay period, the employer must make up the difference. Source: Wisconsin minimum wage law (DWD) |
| Overtime | Time and one-half the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. No daily overtime (except some public works projects). Paid vacation, sick and holiday hours do not count toward the 40. Exemptions include agricultural workers, certain executive, administrative and professional employees, and most non-profit organizations (but not non-profit restaurants or hotels). Source: Wis. Stat. § 103.02 |
Where to get help in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Equal Rights Division, Labor Standards Bureau
- File a complaint or claim
More Wisconsin employment law
- Final Paycheck Laws in Wisconsin
- Meal and Rest Break Laws in Wisconsin
- Wrongful Termination in Wisconsin
- Non-Compete Agreements in Wisconsin
- All Wisconsin employment law rules
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Wisconsin?
$7.25 per hour. Workers under 20 may be paid an opportunity wage of $5.90 per hour for their first 90 consecutive days (or until they turn 20, if sooner).
What is the tipped minimum wage in Wisconsin?
At least $2.33 per hour in cash wages. If tips plus the cash wage do not average at least $7.25 per hour over the pay period, the employer must make up the difference.
What are the overtime rules in Wisconsin?
Time and one-half the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. No daily overtime (except some public works projects). Paid vacation, sick and holiday hours do not count toward the 40. Exemptions include agricultural workers, certain executive, administrative and professional employees, and most non-profit organizations (but not non-profit restaurants or hotels).
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.