Minimum wage Verified

Ohio minimum wage rises to $11.40 ($5.70 tipped)

Jurisdiction
Ohio
Effective date
2027-01-01
Who it covers
Employers with annual gross receipts over $419,000
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • Ohio minimum wage rises to $11.40 ($5.70 tipped), effective 2027-01-01.
  • Who it covers: Employers with annual gross receipts over $419,000.
  • Coverage threshold rises from $405,000.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: Employers with annual gross receipts over $419,000 with workers in Ohio. Update payroll rates for any hourly employees below the new rate and refresh the required wage poster by 2027-01-01; also review salaried-exempt thresholds and pay ranges that are pegged to the minimum wage. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00

Official sources

  • com.ohio.gov
    https://com.ohio.gov/about-us/media-center/news/Ohio-Minimum-Wage-to-Increase-in-2027