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Montana Minimum Wage: $10.55/hr

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

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$10.55 State minimum wage
$10.55 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $10.55/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $10.55/hr.
  • Effective: 2025-01-01.
  • Scheduled increases: Annual CPI adjustments. No tip credit allowed..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$10.55/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$10.55/hr
  • Effective date2025-01-01

Scheduled Increases

Annual CPI adjustments. No tip credit allowed.

Local Exceptions

None. State preemption applies.

Overtime Rules

Montana requires overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours per week.

Exemptions

Businesses with gross annual sales under $110,000 may pay $4.00/hour. Standard FLSA exemptions apply.

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