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Ohio Minimum Wage: $10.65/hr

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

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$10.65 State minimum wage
$5.35 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $10.65/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $5.35/hr.
  • Effective: 2025-01-01.
  • Scheduled increases: Annual CPI adjustments. Ohio's minimum wage is constitutionally mandated to increase with inflation..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$10.65/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$5.35/hr
  • Effective date2025-01-01

Scheduled Increases

Annual CPI adjustments. Ohio's minimum wage is constitutionally mandated to increase with inflation.

Local Exceptions

None. State constitutional provision preempts local wages.

Overtime Rules

Federal FLSA rules apply.

Exemptions

Employers with annual gross receipts under $394,000 may pay the federal rate. Standard FLSA exemptions apply.

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