Ohio Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Ohio is $11.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by Ohio Constitution, Article II, Section 34a (2006 ballot measure) and administered by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance.

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

Current rate (October 16, 2026)

$11.00

in effect since January 1, 2026

2027 rate

$11.40

Effective January 1, 2027

Compared with federal $7.25

$3.75 higher

Federal and state rules both apply

Ohio minimum wage in 2027

$11.40 per hour from January 1, 2027, up $0.40 (3.6 percent).

The Ohio Department of Commerce announced $11.40 for January 1, 2027 on September 30, 2026.

The constitution adjusts the rate each January 1 using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).

What changed in Ohio

The $11.00 rate has been in effect since January 1, 2026 and did not change during 2026.

Employers with annual gross receipts below the indexed threshold ($405,000 in 2026) pay the federal $7.25 instead.

Ohio minimum wage pay calculator

Weekly pay
$440.00
Monthly pay
$1,906.67
Yearly pay
$22,880.00
Overtime rate (1.5x)
$16.50 per hour

Gross pay before taxes at $11.00 per hour in Ohio, 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 Ohio in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Ohio is $11.00 per hour for most adult, non-tipped employees. The $11.00 rate has been in effect since January 1, 2026 and did not change during 2026.

Will the Ohio minimum wage go up in 2027?

The Ohio Department of Commerce announced $11.40 for January 1, 2027 on September 30, 2026.

Does Ohio have local minimum wages?

Ohio'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 Ohio

Sources checked October 16, 2026.

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