North Carolina Minimum Wage: $7.25/hr
Current minimum wage information for North Carolina, 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. North Carolina's minimum wage matches the federal rate..
Wage Details
Scheduled Increases
None. North Carolina's minimum wage matches the federal rate.
Local Exceptions
None. State preemption prevents local minimum wage ordinances.
Overtime Rules
Federal FLSA rules apply. North Carolina follows the federal 40-hour overtime threshold.
Exemptions
Standard FLSA exemptions apply. Youth workers may be paid a lower training wage.
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