Oklahoma's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Oklahoma 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 $13,796 a year, or $530.63 every two weeks.
What the Oklahoma 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 | $530.63 |
| Take-home per year | $13,796.38 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oklahoma 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.
Oklahoma 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 | Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal rate, and it has not changed since July 24, 2000. No increase has been announced. | Oklahoma Department of Labor, Wage and Hour FAQs |
| Tipped workers | If your employer counts your tips toward the minimum wage, it must still pay you at least $2.13 an hour in cash, and tips must bring you up to $7.25. | US Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees |
| Small employers | The state minimum wage covers employers with 10 or more full-time workers at one location or over $100,000 in yearly sales. Very small employers not covered by federal law can pay as little as $2.00. | US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws |
| Overtime | Non-exempt workers get time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek under federal rules. Oklahoma does not add a daily overtime rule. | Oklahoma Department of Labor, Wage and Hour FAQs |
How Oklahoma's minimum wage compares
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma earns $21.92 an hour, so the minimum wage is 33% of the median wage. 10% of Oklahoma workers earn less than $12.43 an hour and 25% less than $15.74 (BLS, May 2025, all 1,707,680 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Oklahoma, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $8.61 | 27,000 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $10.60 | 2,430 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $11.27 | 52,520 |
| Gambling Dealers | $11.40 | 1,980 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $11.43 | 4,990 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $11.89 | 5,060 |
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
Oklahoma minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Oklahoma?
$7.25 an hour, the federal minimum wage, which applies because the state rate is not higher.
How much is the Oklahoma 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 $13,796.
How much is the Oklahoma minimum wage after taxes?
About $530.63 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Oklahoma taxes.
Is Oklahoma's minimum wage going up?
No increase has been scheduled as of Oct 25, 2026.
What is time and a half at the Oklahoma minimum wage?
$10.88 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Alabama minimum wage ($7.25) · Georgia 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)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.