Montana Minimum Wage 2026: $10.85/hr
Last updated: 2026-06-02 — Source: Montana Department of Labor
In Montana, the minimum wage is $10.85 per hour, effective 2026-01-01. Montana sets its own minimum wage, and no tip credit is allowed, so tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage of $10.85 per hour. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.
Quick answer
Montana's minimum wage is $10.85/hr in 2026 — $3.60 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #30 of 51 US jurisdictions.
Minimum Wage
$10.85
per hour
Tipped Wage
No tip credit
Full minimum wage required
Effective Date
2026-01-01
How Montana compares
State vs Federal
+$3.60
vs the federal $7.25 minimum (+49.7%)
State Rate
$10.85
per hour
National Rank
#30
of 51 jurisdictions
Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.
Montana Overtime Rules
Montana requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week, matching FLSA.
Additional Information
Montana adjusts annually for CPI. No tip credit allowed for businesses with gross annual sales over $110,000. Businesses with less may pay $4.00/hr.