Wisconsin Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25/hr
Wisconsin pays the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.
Data updated
Key facts for Wisconsin
- Minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- In effect since
- Tipped cash wage
- $2.33/hr
- Compared with federal
- Same as the federal $7.25
- Overtime
- 1.5x after 40 hrs/week
Source
- Rule
- Wisconsin minimum wage law
- Published by
- dwd.wisconsin.gov
- Last updated
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Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25/hr in 2026, the same as the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #50 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $2.33/hr.
How the Wisconsin minimum wage works
In Wisconsin, the minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, effective July 24, 2009. Wisconsin sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $2.33 per hour, with tips expected to bring total pay to at least the full minimum wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.
Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25/hr, matching the federal rate. Tipped minimum cash wage is $2.33/hr. Opportunity employees (under 20, first 90 days) may be paid $5.90/hr, or $2.13/hr if tipped.
How Wisconsin compares
- State rate
- $7.25/hr
- Federal minimum
- $7.25/hr
- Difference
- None
- National rank
- #50 of 51
Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.
Wisconsin overtime rules
- Weekly overtime threshold
- 40 hours (1.5x)
- Governing law
- State overtime law
Wisconsin requires overtime at 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 per week for most employers, including state and local government.
Sources for this page
- Wisconsin minimum wage — state labor department dwd.wisconsin.gov
- Wisconsin overtime rules — state labor department dwd.wisconsin.gov
- U.S. Department of Labor dol.gov