Montana Minimum Wage 2026
$10.85
per hour since January 1, 2026
Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. Montana's minimum wage rises to $11.20 an hour on January 1, 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($16.27 an hour).
Weekly
$434
Monthly (average)
$1,881
Annual
$22,568
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Montana hourly paycheck calculator.
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Montana Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$10.85
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$10.85
No tip credit allowed
Next change
$11.20 on Jan 1, 2027
Published rate
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Applies to businesses with gross annual sales over $110,000 and to any employee covered by the federal FLSA.
Local Minimum Wages in Montana
No Montana city or county has its own minimum wage ordinance.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Montana
Montana does not allow a tip credit: tipped employees must be paid the full $10.85 an hour before tips. Montana allows no tip credit, so tipped employees get the full minimum wage before tips.
Cash wage
$10.85
Maximum tip credit
$0.00
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$10.85
Other Montana Minimum Wage Rates
- Small businesses outside the FLSA with sales of $110,000 or less: $4.00. Employees individually covered by the FLSA must still get the higher federal or state rate
Overtime Rules in Montana
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $10.85 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $16.27. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Montana Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $10.85 |
| January 1, 2025 | $10.55 |
| January 1, 2024 | $10.30 |
| January 1, 2023 | $9.95 |
Montana Minimum Wage in 2027
Montana's minimum wage rises to $11.20 an hour on January 1, 2027. Montana adjusts the rate each year by the August CPI-U, rounded to the nearest $0.05; the 2027 increase is 3.4%. The $4.00 small-business rate does not change.
Montana Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Montana
Montana Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Montana Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Employment Standards Division
- 2027 Minimum Wage Determination Letter (Oct 7, 2026)
- 2026 Minimum Wage Determination Letter (Sept 23, 2025)
- 2027 Montana Wage & Hour Poster
- Montana minimum wage history
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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