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Texas Minimum Wage: $7.25/hr

Current minimum wage information for Texas, 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. Texas minimum wage matches the federal rate..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$2.13/hr
  • Effective date2009-07-24

Scheduled Increases

None. Texas minimum wage matches the federal rate.

Local Exceptions

None. State preemption prevents local minimum wage ordinances. Austin and other cities have attempted higher rates but were preempted.

Overtime Rules

Federal FLSA rules apply.

Exemptions

Standard FLSA exemptions apply.

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