Ohio Minimum Wage 2026: $11.00/hr
Last updated: 2026-06-02 — Source: Ohio Department of Labor
In Ohio, the minimum wage is $11.00 per hour, effective 2026-01-01. Ohio sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $5.50 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.
Quick answer
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00/hr in 2026 — $3.75 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #29 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $5.50/hr.
Minimum Wage
$11.00
per hour
Tipped Wage
$5.50
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
2026-01-01
How Ohio compares
State vs Federal
+$3.75
vs the federal $7.25 minimum (+51.7%)
State Rate
$11.00
per hour
National Rank
#29
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.
Ohio Overtime Rules
Ohio requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week. Applies to employers with gross revenue exceeding $150,000.
Additional Information
Ohio adjusts annually for CPI. Tipped minimum cash wage is 50% of minimum ($5.50/hr). Employers with gross annual revenue under $394,000 may pay the federal rate.