Wyoming Minimum Wage 2026
$7.25
per hour (federal minimum) since July 24, 2009
Wyoming's own minimum wage is $5.15 an hour, below the federal rate, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal $7.25. No increase to the Wyoming 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 Wyoming hourly paycheck calculator.
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Wyoming 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
The $5.15 state rate applies only to jobs outside the federal FLSA, which covers most employers.
Local Minimum Wages in Wyoming
No Wyoming city or county has its own minimum wage ordinance.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Wyoming
Employers in Wyoming 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. A tipped employee customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips; the credit is shown against the federal $7.25.
Cash wage
$2.13
Maximum tip credit
$5.12
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$7.25
Other Wyoming Minimum Wage Rates
- Employees under 20, first 90 days: $4.25. Same as the federal opportunity wage
Overtime Rules in Wyoming
Wyoming has no general 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.
Wyoming Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2009 (current) | $7.25 |
| July 24, 2008 | $6.55 |
| July 24, 2007 | $5.85 |
Wyoming Minimum Wage in 2027
No increase to the Wyoming minimum wage is scheduled for 2027. The state rate has been $5.15 since 2001, and no change is scheduled.
Wyoming Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Wyoming
Wyoming Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Wyoming 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
- Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards (Workers FAQ)
- Wyoming DWS Labor Standards Employers FAQ
- Wyoming Statutes Title 27 (W.S. 27-4-202)
- Wyoming DWS Research & Planning: A History of the Minimum Wage in Wyoming and the U.S.
- 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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