Utah Minimum Wage 2026
$7.25
per hour (federal minimum) since July 24, 2009
Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase to the Utah 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 Utah hourly paycheck calculator.
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Utah 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
Utah law caps the state minimum wage at the federal rate.
Local Minimum Wages in Utah
State law bars cities, towns and counties from setting a minimum wage above the federal rate.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Utah
Employers in Utah 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. Employees who receive more than $30 a month in tips may be paid $2.13 an hour if wages plus tips reach $7.25.
Cash wage
$2.13
Maximum tip credit
$5.12
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$7.25
Other Utah Minimum Wage Rates
- Minors under 18, first 90 days: $4.25
Overtime Rules in Utah
Utah has no state overtime law; 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.
Utah Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2009 (current) | $7.25 |
| July 24, 2008 | $6.55 |
| July 24, 2007 | $5.85 |
Utah Minimum Wage in 2027
No increase to the Utah minimum wage is scheduled for 2027. Utah law caps the state rate at the federal minimum wage, so it changes only if the federal rate does.
Utah Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Utah
Utah Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Utah 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
- Utah Labor Commission, Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (Wage Claim Unit)
- Utah Code Title 34 Chapter 40, Utah Minimum Wage Act
- DOL state minimum wage history table
- 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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