How much is minimum wage?
What is the federal minimum wage?
What state has the highest minimum wage?
Minimum Wage
Minimum wage refers to the lowest amount employers can legally pay employees.
How much is minimum wage?
Minimum wage requirements vary from state to state. Generally, the most generous requirement prevails, whether that’s a state, city, county, or federal requirement. For example, if a state’s minimum wage specifies a lower minimum wage than the federal requirement, an employer in that state must follow the federal requirement, and vice versa.
What is the federal minimum wage?
As of 2024, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for non-exempt employees. The federal minimum salary requirement is $884 per week or $43,888 per year for executive, administrative, and professional employees exempt from hourly and overtime.
What state has the highest minimum wage?
The District of Columbia, New York, California, Washington, and Connecticut have the highest minimum wages. For more information on minimum wage across states, check out our state hiring guides.
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