Fair Labor Standards Utility
Minimum Wage Checker
Compare the Federal rate against 2026 State laws to find the legally required effective minimum wage for your location.
Your Location
Employers can pay a lower "tipped minimum" if your tips make up the difference to the standard wage.
Earnings Calculator
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Effective Minimum Wage
$0.00
The legal minimum your employer must pay per hour
State Minimum Law
$0.00
Federal Minimum (FLSA)
$7.25
Estimated Gross Income
Before taxes, based on effective wage
$0
$0 / year
2026 Labor Disclaimer: This tool utilizes estimated 2026 state minimum wage baselines. The federal minimum wage has remained $7.25 ($2.13 tipped) since 2009. The FLSA dictates that if a state or city law requires a higher minimum wage, the employer must pay the higher amount. Certain major cities (e.g., Seattle, New York City, San Francisco) have hyper-local minimum wages that are even higher than their respective state rates. This calculator tracks State vs Federal logic only.