Georgia Minimum Wage: $5.15/hr
Current minimum wage information for Georgia, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.
Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025 $5.15 State minimum wage
$2.13 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage
Key Takeaways
- State minimum wage: $5.15/hr.
- Tipped minimum wage: $2.13/hr.
- Effective: 2001-01-01.
- Scheduled increases: None. Georgia's state minimum wage ($5.15) is below the federal rate; most workers are covered by the higher federal rate of $7.25..
Wage Details
Scheduled Increases
None. Georgia's state minimum wage ($5.15) is below the federal rate; most workers are covered by the higher federal rate of $7.25.
Local Exceptions
None. State preemption applies.
Overtime Rules
Federal FLSA rules apply. Georgia does not have a state overtime law.
Exemptions
Workers not covered by the FLSA may be subject to the lower state rate. Standard federal exemptions otherwise apply.
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