Alabama Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027

Alabama has no state minimum wage law. As of October 16, 2026, covered employers must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which has applied since July 24, 2009.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources

Current rate (October 16, 2026)

$7.25

Federal rate applies; in effect since July 24, 2009

2027 rate

No change scheduled

As of October 16, 2026

Compared with federal $7.25

Same as federal

No state minimum wage law

Alabama minimum wage in 2027

No change scheduled.

The state has no minimum wage law, so no state change is scheduled. The federal $7.25 applies to covered employers.

Alabama has no state rate to index; the federal minimum applies to employers covered by the FLSA.

What changed in Alabama

The $7.25 rate has not changed during 2026 and, for most employers, has been in place since July 24, 2009.

Alabama minimum wage pay calculator

Rate

Current: $7.25

Weekly pay
$290.00
Monthly pay
$1,256.67
Yearly pay
$15,080.00
Overtime rate (1.5x)
$10.88 per hour

Gross pay before taxes at $7.25 per hour in Alabama, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.

Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Alabama in 2026?

Alabama has no state minimum wage, so the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour applies to employers covered by the FLSA.

Will the Alabama minimum wage go up in 2027?

The state has no minimum wage law, so no state change is scheduled. The federal $7.25 applies to covered employers.

Does Alabama have local minimum wages?

Alabama's page is based on the statewide rate. Cities or counties may have their own rules where state law allows it, and employers must pay the highest rate that applies.

Not legal advice. This page covers the general hourly minimum for most adult, non-tipped employees. Tipped, youth, training, student, agricultural, small-employer and industry-specific wages follow different rules. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, whether it is federal, state or local. Confirm your rate with your state labor agency or the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sources for Alabama

Sources checked October 16, 2026.

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