Statutory minimum wage in Idaho (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal rate, with $3.35 an hour for tipped employees. New hires under 20 may be paid $4.25 an hour for their first 90 days.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | $7.25 per hour [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | New hires under 20 years of age may be paid $4.25 per hour, but only for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment. [1] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum cash wage for tipped workersEmployees | The minimum wage for a tipped employee is $3.35 an hour. [1] |
| Overtime payEmployees | Idaho follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act: 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek, unless exempt. [1] |
Notes
- The Department lists $3.35 per hour for a tipped employee. Idaho's minimum wage law does not apply to businesses that fall under exemptions listed in its guide to Idaho labor laws. Some local governments set rates above the state minimum; the US Department of Labor page does not show these.
- No scheduled change was found.
Sources
- Idaho Department of Labor: Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| National statutory minimum wage | Yes (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Current adult minimum wage (gross) | $7.25 per hour (source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division) |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | A new employee under 20 years of age may be paid not less than $4.25 an hour during the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment with an employer. (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
Idaho and neighbouring states
| State | National statutory minimum wage | Current adult minimum wage (gross) | Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | Next scheduled change | Amount from next change (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | Yes | $7.25 per hour | New hires under 20 years of age may be paid $4.25 per hour, but only for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment. | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Montana | Yes | $10.85 per hour | No training wage; farm learners under 18 at 50% | 1 January 2027 | $11.20 per hour |
| Nevada | Yes | $12.00 per hour | Under-18s in nonprofit after-school/summer jobs excluded | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Oregon | Yes (state law) | Employees: $15.55 per hour (standard rate) Employees, Portland metro: $16.80 per hour (Portland metro) Employees, Non-urban: $14.55 per hour (non-urban counties) | None; same rate for minors | 1 July 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Utah | Yes (state law) | $7.25 per hour | Commission may set minor/learner rates; FLSA jobs excluded | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Washington | Yes (state law) | $17.13 per hour | Ages 14-15: at least 85% of minimum ($15.07 from 2027) | 1 January 2027 | $17.73 per hour |
| Wyoming | Yes (state law, $5.15) | $7.25 (federal; state basic rate $5.15) | Under 20: $4.25 for first 90 days | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Idaho
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Illegal; penalties under the Controlled Substances Act · Growing at home: No (illegal to manufacture)
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 35 mph · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 65 mph state hwys; 55 mph other
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 15 (daylight only); full privileges at 16 · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 14½ (driver training permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1-3, bicycle rules
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (non-aerial only, set dates)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Blade 6 in or less is not a 'deadly weapon' · Locking or one-handed knives: No separate rule; 6 in blade limit
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned (hands-free allowed)
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, all seats · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, all seats
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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