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Iowa Minimum Wage: $7.25/hr

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

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$7.25 State minimum wage
$4.35 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $4.35/hr.
  • Effective: 2009-07-24.
  • Scheduled increases: None. Iowa's minimum wage matches the federal rate..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$4.35/hr
  • Effective date2009-07-24

Scheduled Increases

None. Iowa's minimum wage matches the federal rate.

Local Exceptions

None. A 2017 state law preempted higher local minimum wages that some counties had adopted.

Overtime Rules

Federal FLSA rules apply.

Exemptions

Standard FLSA exemptions apply. Workers under 18 may receive a lower initial employment wage of $4.25 for the first 90 days.

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