Georgia Minimum Wage 2026 & 2027
The Georgia minimum wage is $5.15 an hour as of 2026-10-25. Full time, that is about $15,080 a year.
Georgia minimum wage rates
| Hourly rate | |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $5.15 |
| January 1, 2027 | $5.15 (no change) |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $2.13 |
| Federal minimum | $7.25 |
Earnings at $7.25 an hour
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Per week (40 hours) | $290 |
| Per month | $1,257 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $15,080 |
| Take-home per month after federal tax & FICA | $1,161 |
Details
- State $5.15 applies only to non-FLSA employers with 6+ employees; FLSA-covered employers pay $7.25. State law excludes tipped employees (federal $2.13).
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Georgia in 2026?
$5.15 an hour as of 2026-10-25; employers covered by federal law must still pay $7.25.
Will the Georgia minimum wage go up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled for January 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Georgia?
$2.13 an hour in cash wages; tips must make up the difference to the full minimum wage.
How much is $7.25 an hour per year?
$15,080 a year at 40 hours a week, or about $1,257 a month before taxes.