Georgia's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Georgia is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase is scheduled yet. Full time, that is $15,080 a year before taxes. Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $13,922 a year, or $535.48 every two weeks.
What the Georgia minimum wage pays
| At $7.25 | |
|---|---|
| Per hour | $7.25 |
| Per 8-hour day | $58.00 |
| Per 40-hour week | $290.00 |
| Every two weeks | $580.00 |
| Per month | $1,256.67 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $15,080.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $535.48 |
| Take-home per year | $13,922.48 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $7,540 a year and about $6,963 after taxes.
Georgia minimum wage rules
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Georgia's own minimum wage is $5.15 an hour, but most workers are covered by federal law and must get at least the federal $7.25 an hour. The state rate only applies to employers of 6 or more not covered by federal law. | Georgia Department of Labor, Minimum Wage |
| Tipped workers | Georgia's minimum wage law does not cover tipped employees, so federal rules apply: a cash wage of at least $2.13 an hour, with tips making up the rest of the $7.25 minimum. | US DOL, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees |
| Overtime | Georgia has no state overtime law. Federal law applies: 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, enforced by the US Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division. | Georgia Department of Labor, Employment Issues |
How Georgia's minimum wage compares
Georgia is one of 20 states where the federal $7.25 is the minimum: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
The typical (median) worker in Georgia earns $23.16 an hour, so the minimum wage is 31% of the median wage. 10% of Georgia workers earn less than $13.43 an hour and 25% less than $17.16 (BLS, May 2025, all 4,889,170 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Georgia, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $8.99 | 76,470 |
| Bartenders | $10.98 | 14,600 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $11.91 | 12,240 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $12.08 | 2,250 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $12.38 | 3,130 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $12.56 | 8,770 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $15,080 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | $341 | $664 |
| 1 child | $4,427 | $4,427 |
| 2 children | $6,032 | $6,032 |
| 3 children or more | $6,786 | $6,786 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $15,080 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $377 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $754. Source
Georgia minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Georgia?
$7.25 an hour, the federal minimum wage, which applies because the state rate is not higher.
How much is the Georgia minimum wage a year?
$15,080 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $1,257 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $13,922.
How much is the Georgia minimum wage after taxes?
About $535.48 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Georgia taxes.
Is Georgia's minimum wage going up?
No increase has been scheduled as of Oct 25, 2026.
What is time and a half at the Georgia minimum wage?
$10.88 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Alabama minimum wage ($7.25) · Idaho minimum wage ($7.25) · Indiana minimum wage ($7.25) · Iowa minimum wage ($7.25) · Kansas minimum wage ($7.25) · Kentucky minimum wage ($7.25) · Louisiana minimum wage ($7.25) · Mississippi minimum wage ($7.25)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.