Oklahoma Minimum Wage 2026
$7.25
per hour (federal minimum) since July 24, 2009
Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase to the Oklahoma minimum wage is scheduled for 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 ($10.88 an hour).
Weekly
$290
Monthly (average)
$1,257
Annual
$15,080
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Oklahoma hourly paycheck calculator.
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Oklahoma Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$7.25
Since July 24, 2009
Tipped cash wage
$2.13
Tip credit up to $5.12
Next change
None scheduled
No law scheduled
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Oklahoma adopts the federal rate for employers with 10 or more full-time employees at one location or more than $100,000 in annual sales.
Local Minimum Wages in Oklahoma
State law bars cities from setting a minimum wage.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Oklahoma
Employers in Oklahoma can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.13 an hour and count up to $5.12 an hour of tips toward the $7.25 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. Since November 1, 2025, state law requires at least the federal $2.13 cash wage; the old 50% limit on the tip credit was removed.
Cash wage
$2.13
Maximum tip credit
$5.12
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$7.25
Other Oklahoma Minimum Wage Rates
- Small employers not covered by the FLSA: $2.00. Fewer than 10 full-time employees at any one location and $100,000 or less in annual sales
Overtime Rules in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has no overtime rule of its own; federal overtime after 40 hours in a workweek applies. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $7.25 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $10.88. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Oklahoma Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2009 (current) | $7.25 |
| July 24, 2008 | $6.55 |
| July 24, 2007 | $5.85 |
| September 1, 1997 | $5.15 |
Oklahoma Minimum Wage in 2027
No increase to the Oklahoma minimum wage is scheduled for 2027. No increase is scheduled. Voters rejected State Question 832 ($15 by 2029) on June 16, 2026, 55.4% to 44.6%.
Oklahoma Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Oklahoma
Oklahoma Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Oklahoma 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
- Oklahoma Department of Labor, Wage & Hour FAQs
- Oklahoma DOL, Your Rights Under the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act (poster)
- 40 O.S. s. 197.5 (2025, Justia)
- 40 O.S. s. 197.16 (2025, Justia)
- Oklahoma Legislature, SB 250 (2025) enrolled
- 40 O.S. s. 160 (2025, Justia)
- Oklahoma State Election Board, June 16, 2026 results
- U.S. DOL, History of Federal Minimum Wage Rates
- 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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