Minimum wage in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour, $8.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $33,280 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: governor.ri.gov.
$16.00Minimum wage per hour
$3.89Tipped cash wage
$24.00Overtime rate (1.5×)
$17.00From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $17.00 on January 1, 2027.
What the minimum wage pays in Rhode Island
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $16.00 | $13.42 |
| Week (40 hours) | $640 | $537 |
| Month | $2,773 | $2,327 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $33,280 | $27,923 |
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 $24.00 an hour at the Rhode Island minimum. Retail Sunday/holiday premium pay (1.5x) requirements.
How Rhode Island compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $17.00 on January 1, 2027 |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $17.48 on January 1, 2027 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island?
- The Rhode Island minimum wage is $16.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Rhode Island's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $17.00 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Rhode Island?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $3.89 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $16.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Rhode Island?
- About $33,280 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $27,923 after federal and state taxes.