Wisconsin Minimum Wage 2026
$7.25
per hour (federal minimum) since July 24, 2009
Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase to the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin hourly paycheck calculator.
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Wisconsin Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$7.25
Since July 24, 2009
Tipped cash wage
$2.33
Tip credit up to $4.92
Next change
None scheduled
No law scheduled
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
The $7.25 rate covers adults and minors; opportunity, tipped, caddie and camp counselor rates differ.
Local Minimum Wages in Wisconsin
State law bars city, village, town and county minimum wage ordinances.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Wisconsin
Employers in Wisconsin can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.33 an hour and count up to $4.92 an hour of tips toward the $7.25 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. Wages plus tips must average at least $7.25 an hour over the pay period. Tipped employees under 20 in their first 90 days can be paid $2.13.
Cash wage
$2.33
Maximum tip credit
$4.92
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$7.25
Other Wisconsin Minimum Wage Rates
- Opportunity wage, workers under 20, first 90 days: $5.90. Ends after 90 days or at age 20, whichever comes first
- Tipped opportunity employees (cash wage): $2.13
Overtime Rules in Wisconsin
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a workweek. 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.
Wisconsin Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2009 (current) | $7.25 |
| June 1, 2006 | $6.50 |
| June 1, 2005 | $5.70 |
| September 1, 1997 | $5.15 |
Wisconsin Minimum Wage in 2027
No increase to the Wisconsin minimum wage is scheduled for 2027. No scheduled increase.
Wisconsin Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Wisconsin
Wisconsin Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Wisconsin 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
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Minimum Wage
- DWD Historical Resume of Minimum Wage Regulations in Wisconsin
- Wis. Stat. 104.001
- 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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