Minimum wage in Ohio
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour, $3.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $22,880 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: cleveland19.com.
$11.00Minimum wage per hour
$5.50Tipped cash wage
$16.50Overtime rate (1.5×)
$11.40From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $11.40 on January 1, 2027.
Who gets which rate
Applies to employers with annual gross receipts of $405,000+ (2026 threshold; indexed); smaller employers $7.25.
What the minimum wage pays in Ohio
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $11.00 | $9.83 |
| Week (40 hours) | $440 | $393 |
| Month | $1,907 | $1,704 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $22,880 | $20,452 |
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 $16.50 an hour at the Ohio minimum.
How Ohio compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $11.00 | $11.40 on January 1, 2027 |
| Indiana | $7.25 | — |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | — |
| Michigan | $13.73 | $15.00 on January 1, 2027 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | — |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Ohio?
- The Ohio minimum wage is $11.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Ohio's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $11.40 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Ohio?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $5.50 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $11.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Ohio?
- About $22,880 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $20,452 after federal and state taxes.