Ohio Minimum Wage 2026 & 2027
The Ohio minimum wage is $11.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25, rising to $11.40 on January 1, 2027. Full time, that is about $22,880 a year.
Ohio minimum wage rates
| Hourly rate | |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $11.00 |
| January 1, 2027 | $11.40 |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $5.50 |
| Federal minimum | $7.25 |
Earnings at $11.00 an hour
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Per week (40 hours) | $440 |
| Per month | $1,907 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $22,880 |
| Take-home per month after federal tax & FICA | $1,704 |
Details
- CPI-W indexed (constitutional). 2027: $11.40 non-tipped, $5.70 tipped (2027 poster).
- Applies to employers grossing >= $405,000 (2026); 2027 poster says employers grossing less than $419,000 pay federal $7.25 (news reports said $420,000).
- Employees under 16 and small employers: federal $7.25.
Sources: dam.assets.ohio.gov · dol.gov · dol.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Ohio in 2026?
$11.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25.
Will the Ohio minimum wage go up in 2027?
Yes. It rises to $11.40 on January 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Ohio?
$5.50 an hour in cash wages; tips must make up the difference to the full minimum wage.
How much is $11 an hour per year?
$22,880 a year at 40 hours a week, or about $1,907 a month before taxes.