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Delaware Minimum Wage: $15.00/hr

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

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$15.00 State minimum wage
$2.23 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $15.00/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $2.23/hr.
  • Effective: 2025-01-01.
  • Scheduled increases: Reached $15.00 on January 1, 2025. No further automatic increases scheduled..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$15.00/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$2.23/hr
  • Effective date2025-01-01

Scheduled Increases

Reached $15.00 on January 1, 2025. No further automatic increases scheduled.

Local Exceptions

None. State preemption prevents local minimum wage laws.

Overtime Rules

Federal FLSA overtime rules apply. Delaware does not have separate state overtime requirements.

Exemptions

Standard FLSA exemptions. Agricultural workers, seasonal amusement workers, and certain domestic workers may be exempt.

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