Ohio Minimum Wage 2026
$11.00
per hour since January 1, 2026
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. Ohio's minimum wage rises to $11.40 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 ($16.50 an hour).
Weekly
$440
Monthly (average)
$1,907
Annual
$22,880
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Ohio hourly paycheck calculator.
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Ohio Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$11.00
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$5.50
Tip credit up to $5.50
Next change
$11.40 on Jan 1, 2027
Published rate
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Applies to employers with annual gross receipts above $405,000 and to employees 16 and older; smaller employers and 14- and 15-year-olds pay the federal $7.25.
Local Minimum Wages in Ohio
State law bars cities and counties from setting a different minimum wage.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Ohio
Employers in Ohio can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $5.50 an hour and count up to $5.50 an hour of tips toward the $11.00 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. A tipped employee customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips.
Cash wage
$5.50
Maximum tip credit
$5.50
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$11.00
Other Ohio Minimum Wage Rates
- Small employers ($405,000 or less in gross receipts): $7.25. Federal minimum wage; the threshold becomes $419,000 in 2027
- Employees aged 14 and 15: $7.25. Federal minimum wage
Overtime Rules in Ohio
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a workweek, except at employers grossing less than $150,000 a year. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $11.00 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $16.50. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Ohio Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $11.00 |
| January 1, 2025 | $10.70 |
| January 1, 2024 | $10.45 |
| January 1, 2023 | $10.10 |
Ohio Minimum Wage in 2027
Ohio's minimum wage rises to $11.40 an hour on January 1, 2027. The Department of Commerce announced the 3.5% increase on September 30, 2026. The tipped cash wage rises to $5.70 and the small-employer threshold to $419,000.
Ohio Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Ohio
Ohio Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Ohio 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
- Ohio Department of Commerce, 2026 Minimum Wage poster
- Ohio Commerce news release: Ohio Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2026
- Ohio Commerce news release: Ohio Minimum Wage to Increase by 3.5% in 2027 (Sept 30, 2026)
- Ohio 2027 Minimum Wage poster
- ORC 4111.02
- DOL WHD state minimum wage history table (2023, 2024)
- 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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