Statutory minimum wage in Wisconsin (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Wisconsin has a state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal rate.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | $7.25 per hour [1] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum cash wage for tipped workersEmployees | At least $2.33 per hour cash wage ($2.13 for tipped opportunity employees); wage plus tips must average $7.25 over the pay period. [2] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | Workers under 20 may be paid an opportunity wage of $5.90 per hour for their first 90 consecutive days with an employer. [2] |
| Overtime payEmployees | Time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek; no daily overtime. Exemptions include agricultural workers and most non-profit organisations. [3] |
| Higher local minimum wagesEmployees | No. Cities, villages, towns and counties may not adopt a minimum wage ordinance; ordinances in effect on 16 June 2005 are void. [4] |
Notes
- The state rate listed equals the federal minimum wage. Local rules or sector rules may differ.
- 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
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Minimum Wage (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Hours of Work and Overtime (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
- Wisconsin Legislature: Wisconsin Statutes 104.001 Statewide concern; uniformity (Internet Archive snapshot of 2 April 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)) |
Wisconsin 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | Yes (state law) | $7.25 per hour | Under 20: $5.90 for first 90 days | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Iowa | Yes | $7.25 per hour (or federal if higher) | An employer is not required to pay the state hourly wage until the employee has completed 90 calendar days of employment; before that the employer must pay at least $6.35 per hour. | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Illinois | Yes | $15.00 per hour (age 18+) | Under 18 (<650 h/year): $13.00 | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Michigan | Yes | $13.73 per hour | 85% under 18; $4.25 first 90 days under 20 | 1 January 2027 | $15.00 per hour |
| Minnesota | Yes | $11.41 per hour | $9.31 training wage, under 20, first 90 days | 1 January 2027 | $11.87 per hour |
More rules in Wisconsin
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence (misdemeanour, then felony) · Growing at home: No (felony)
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 25 mph; 35 mph outlying · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (probationary licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (instruction permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 16
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes, with a municipal permit
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Knives excluded from concealed-carry ban · Locking or one-handed knives: Any knife excluded
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: No (texting only) · 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: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Zero (under 21)
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