Current Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. This is $0 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $58 | 8 |
| Weekly | $290 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $580 | 80 |
| Monthly | $1,257 | ~173 |
| Annual | $15,080 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Pennsylvania can be paid a cash wage of $2.83/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $7.25/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
No scheduled increases. Matches federal rate. Multiple proposals pending.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $20 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (PA)
~$16.86/hr
Based on cost of living index (99.2)
Cost of Living Context
Pennsylvania's cost of living index is 99.2 (national average = 100). This means living in Pennsylvania is 0.8% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in Pennsylvania is $21.33/hr, which is 194% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Matches federal minimum despite being a high-cost northeastern state. Philadelphia effectively higher at $15+ for city contractors.
How This Compares
| Metric | PA | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $2.83 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $15,080 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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