On January 1, 2026, Ohio’s minimum wage will increase to $11 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $5.50 per hour.
Employers that gross less than $405,000 per year can pay the federal minimum wage.
Ohio Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026
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