Minimum Wage in Wyoming
The current Wyoming minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: Wyoming's state minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, but most workers must be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour because they are covered by federal law. Wyoming minimum wage law; Fair Labor Standards Act
| Minimum wage | Wyoming's state minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, but most workers must be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour because they are covered by federal law. No change scheduled. |
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| Tipped minimum wage | For workers covered by federal law, the cash wage can be as low as $2.13 per hour if tips (more than $30 a month) bring total pay to at least $7.25 per hour. |
| Overtime | No general state overtime law; follows the federal FLSA (time and one-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees). On public works projects, Wyoming law requires time and one-half for hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week (an employee may agree to longer days if paid overtime after 40 hours). Source: W.S. 16-6-110 |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Wyoming?
Wyoming's state minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, but most workers must be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour because they are covered by federal law.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Wyoming?
For workers covered by federal law, the cash wage can be as low as $2.13 per hour if tips (more than $30 a month) bring total pay to at least $7.25 per hour.
What are the overtime rules in Wyoming?
No general state overtime law; follows the federal FLSA (time and one-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees). On public works projects, Wyoming law requires time and one-half for hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week (an employee may agree to longer days if paid overtime after 40 hours).
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.