Current Minimum Wage in Ohio
The minimum wage in Ohio is $10.70 per hour as of 2026. This is $3.45 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $10.70 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $85.6 | 8 |
| Weekly | $428 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $856 | 80 |
| Monthly | $1,855 | ~173 |
| Annual | $22,256 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Ohio can be paid a cash wage of $5.35/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $10.70/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
Adjusted annually based on CPI inflation.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $7,196 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (OH)
~$15.44/hr
Based on cost of living index (90.8)
Cost of Living Context
Ohio's cost of living index is 90.8 (national average = 100). This means living in Ohio is 9.2% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in Ohio is $20.69/hr, which is 93% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Annual CPI adjustments. Small employers (under $385K revenue) may pay federal minimum.
How This Compares
| Metric | OH | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $10.70 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $5.35 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $22,256 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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