Rates verified and last updated on July 23, 2026
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 per hour as of January 1, 2026, with a tipped cash wage of $5.50. The rate adjusts every January 1 for inflation under a 2006 constitutional amendment. Employers grossing less than $405,000 per year, and employees under 16, may instead be paid the federal $7.25.
| Minimum wage | $11.00/hour (effective January 1, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Tipped minimum wage | $5.50/hour (plus tips to reach $11.00/hour) |
| Overtime | 1.5x after 40 hrs/week (employers grossing $150K+) |
| Next scheduled increase | None currently scheduled |
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Overtime is calculated at 1.5x the hourly rate. 1.5x after 40 hrs/week (employers grossing $150K+). Gross pay before taxes and deductions.
| Year | Minimum wage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $8.70/hour | — |
| 2021 | $8.80/hour | — |
| 2022 | $9.30/hour | — |
| 2023 | $10.10/hour | — |
| 2024 | $10.45/hour | — |
| 2025 | $10.70/hour | — |
| 2026 | $11.00/hour | — |
Ohio requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours in a workweek for employers grossing $150,000 or more per year; smaller employers fall back to federal FLSA coverage rules. There is no daily overtime. Ohio's 2022 SB 47 also clarified that certain commute and preliminary activities do not count as overtime hours.
Ohio follows the federal FLSA exempt salary threshold of $684 per week ($35,568 per year) and the federal duties tests; there is no separate state threshold.
The enforced FLSA exempt salary threshold is $684 per week ($35,568 per year). The 2024 DOL rule that briefly raised it to $1,128 per week was vacated by federal courts in Texas in late 2024, and the DOL formally withdrew the rule on May 14, 2026, restoring the 2019 level.
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 per hour for non-tipped employees in 2026, up from $10.70 in 2025 — a 2.8% inflation adjustment effective January 1, 2026. Employers grossing under $405,000 annually may pay the federal $7.25 instead.
Tipped employees in Ohio must receive a cash wage of at least $5.50 per hour in 2026 — half the full minimum — plus tips. If cash wage plus tips do not reach $11.00 per hour, the employer must make up the difference.
Every January 1. A 2006 constitutional amendment (Article II, Section 34a) indexes Ohio's minimum wage to inflation, with the new rate announced by the Ohio Department of Commerce each fall. The 2027 rate will be announced around late September 2026.
Not all of them. Employers with annual gross receipts under $405,000 (the 2026 threshold) may pay the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 instead of the state rate. Employees under age 16 may also be paid the federal rate.
Yes, unless they qualify for an exemption. Ohio applies the federal standard: a salary of at least $684 per week ($35,568 per year) plus an executive, administrative, or professional duties test. Below that, salaried workers earn 1.5x after 40 hours.
This page is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Wage and hour law changes frequently and can vary by city, county, industry, and employer size. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant government agency or a qualified employment attorney before making payroll decisions.
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