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Alabama Minimum Wage: $7.25/hr

Current minimum wage information for Alabama, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$7.25 State minimum wage
$2.13 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $2.13/hr.
  • Effective: 2009-07-24.
  • Scheduled increases: None. Alabama has no state minimum wage law; the federal rate applies..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$2.13/hr
  • Effective date2009-07-24

Scheduled Increases

None. Alabama has no state minimum wage law; the federal rate applies.

Local Exceptions

No local minimum wage ordinances. State preemption prevents municipalities from setting higher rates.

Overtime Rules

Federal FLSA rules apply: 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per week.

Exemptions

Standard FLSA exemptions apply: executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees earning above the salary threshold.

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