Ohio Minimum Wage (2026)
Ohio’s minimum wage is $11.00 — $3.75 above the federal $7.25, effective January 1, 2026. Tipped: tipped minimum $5.50. Next change: CPI-indexed adjustment scheduled for January 1, 2027.
The minimum wage in Ohio is $11.00/hour in 2026 (effective January 1, 2026).
- Minimum wage$11.00
- Tipped minimum$5.50
- Next scheduled changeCPI-indexed adjustment on January 1, 2027
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$22,880
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
| Effective date | New rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | CPI-indexed adjustment |
These are enacted in statute or triggered by indexing law — not proposals.
Ohio vs. neighboring states
| State | Minimum wage | vs. Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $13.73 | +$2.73 |
| Indiana | $7.25 | −$3.75 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | −$3.75 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | −$2.25 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | −$3.75 |
Ohio minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $11.00 |
| 2024 | $10.45 |
| 2023 | $10.10 |
| 2022 | $9.30 |
| 2021 | $8.80 |
| 2020 | $8.70 |
| 2019 | $8.70 |
| 2018 | $8.30 |
| 2017 | $8.15 |
| 2016 | $8.10 |
| 2015 | $8.10 |
| 2014 | $7.95 |
| 2013 | $7.85 |
| 2012 | $7.70 |
| 2011 | $7.40 |
| 2010 | $7.30 |
| 2009 | $7.30 |
| 2008 | $7.00 |
| 2007 | $6.85 |
| 2006 | $4.25 |
| 2005 | $4.25 |
| 2004 | $4.25 |
| 2003 | $4.25 |
| 2002 | $4.25 |
| 2001 | $4.25 |
| 2000 | $4.25 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
$11.00 applies to employers with annual gross receipts >=$405,000 (2026 threshold per DOL); smaller employers pay federal $7.25. Constitutional CPI indexing since 2007. Tipped = 50% ($5.50). NCSL's $250,000 threshold note is outdated. 2025 value ($10.70) omitted - not in fetched sources. Pre-2007 history uses higher figure of DOL range.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Ohio in 2026?
$11.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, which is $3.75 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Ohio?
The base cash wage for tipped workers is $5.50; tips must bring total pay to at least the full minimum, or the employer makes up the difference.
When does Ohio's minimum wage go up next?
CPI-indexed adjustment takes effect January 1, 2027.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Ohio per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $11.00/hour is $22,880 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Ohio labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.