Statutory minimum wage in Utah (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Utah sets a state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal rate. The state law excludes employment that is subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
| 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 | The state minimum wage does not apply to employees entitled to the federal FLSA minimum wage. The Labor Commission may set separate hourly wages for minors and a lesser wage for learners for up to their first 160 hours of employment; the statute itself sets no amounts. [2] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum cash wage for tipped workersEmployees | $2.13 per hour cash wage; wage plus tips must reach $7.25. The state law excludes employment covered by the federal FLSA. [3] |
Notes
- The state adopts or sets $7.25, the same as the federal rate. The state law excludes employment that is subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
- No scheduled change for the next year was confirmed from an official source read for this page.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: State Minimum Wage Laws (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code Chapter 34-40 Utah Minimum Wage Act (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, table revised 1 July 2026 (Internet Archive snapshot of 4 October 2026) (consulted 10 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)) |
Utah 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | Yes (state law) | $7.25 per hour | Commission may set minor/learner rates; FLSA jobs excluded | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Arizona | Yes | $15.15 per hour | ⚠ Not yet verified | 1 January 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Colorado | Yes | $15.16 per hour (2026) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| 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 |
| Nevada | Yes | $12.00 per hour | Under-18s in nonprofit after-school/summer jobs excluded | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| 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 Utah
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence (misdemeanour) · Growing at home: Prohibited
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 25 mph · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (licence after 6 months on permit) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 16; under 14 supervised
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (no firecrackers, rockets)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Concealed-carry offence covers firearms · Locking or one-handed knives: No separate rule
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: No (calls allowed) · Hands-free use: Allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.05% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Any alcohol (under 21)
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