Minimum wage in Montana
Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 an hour, $3.60 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $22,568 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: hrmorning.com.
$10.85Minimum wage per hour
$10.85Tipped cash wage
$16.28Overtime rate (1.5×)
$11.20From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $11.20 on January 1, 2027.
Who gets which rate
Businesses with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less not covered by FLSA: $4.00. No tip credit.
What the minimum wage pays in Montana
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $10.85 | $9.56 |
| Week (40 hours) | $434 | $383 |
| Month | $1,881 | $1,658 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $22,568 | $19,891 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $16.28 an hour at the Montana minimum.
How Montana compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $10.85 | $11.20 on January 1, 2027 |
| Idaho | $7.25 | — |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | — |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $12.30 on January 1, 2027 |
| Wyoming | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Montana?
- The Montana minimum wage is $10.85 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Montana's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $11.20 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Montana?
- Tipped workers must be paid the full minimum wage of $10.85 before tips.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Montana?
- About $22,568 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $19,891 after federal and state taxes.