Ohio's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Ohio is $11.00 an hour, $3.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. It rises to $11.40 on Jan 1, 2027. Full time, that is $22,880 a year before taxes. Source Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $20,096 a year, or $772.92 every two weeks.
What the Ohio minimum wage pays
| At $11.00 | From Jan 1, 2027 ($11.40) | |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $11.00 | $11.40 |
| Per 8-hour day | $88.00 | $91.20 |
| Per 40-hour week | $440.00 | $456.00 |
| Every two weeks | $880.00 | $912.00 |
| Per month | $1,906.67 | $1,976.00 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $22,880.00 | $23,712.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $772.92 | $798.77 |
| Take-home per year | $20,095.92 | $20,768.02 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio 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 $11,440 a year and about $10,392 after taxes.
Ohio 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 in 2026 | Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour in 2026 at businesses with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or more. Smaller businesses and workers under 16 can be paid the federal $7.25. | US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws |
| Tipped workers in 2026 | In 2026, tipped workers in Ohio (those who get more than $30 a month in tips) must be paid at least $5.50 an hour in cash wages, and tips must bring them up to $11.00. | US Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees |
| Minimum wage in 2027 | For 2027, Ohio's minimum wage rises to $11.40 an hour, and to $5.70 an hour plus tips for tipped workers. Businesses grossing less than $419,000 a year may pay the federal $7.25. | Ohio Department of Commerce, 2027 Minimum Wage Poster |
| Overtime | Ohio law requires 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Businesses with annual sales under $150,000 are left out of the state overtime rule, though federal law may still cover you. | Ohio Revised Code 4111.03 |
How Ohio's minimum wage compares
Ohio has the 28th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC, tied with Arkansas.
The typical (median) worker in Ohio earns $23.74 an hour, so the minimum wage is 46% of the median wage. 10% of Ohio workers earn less than $14.04 an hour and 25% less than $17.70 (BLS, May 2025, all 5,550,180 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Ohio, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $12.92 | 12,310 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $12.97 | 11,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $13.24 | 3,260 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $13.25 | 15,480 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $13.35 | 6,450 |
| School Bus Monitors | $13.51 | 1,000 |
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 $22,880 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 | None | $301 |
| 1 child | $4,427 | $4,427 |
| 2 children | $7,316 | $7,316 |
| 3 children or more | $8,231 | $8,231 |
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, $22,880 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $572 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,144. Source
Ohio minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Ohio?
$11.00 an hour. It rises to $11.40 on Jan 1, 2027.
How much is the Ohio minimum wage a year?
$22,880 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $1,907 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $20,096.
How much is the Ohio minimum wage after taxes?
About $772.92 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Ohio taxes.
Is Ohio's minimum wage going up?
Yes. It rises to $11.40 an hour on Jan 1, 2027, adding $832 a year for a full-time worker.
What is time and a half at the Ohio minimum wage?
$16.50 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Virginia minimum wage ($12.77) · Nevada minimum wage ($12.00) · New Mexico minimum wage ($12.00) · South Dakota minimum wage ($11.85) · Minnesota minimum wage ($11.41) · Arkansas minimum wage ($11.00) · Montana minimum wage ($10.85) · West Virginia minimum wage ($8.75)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.