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Montana Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $10.85/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $22,568
- 52 weeks
- Montana median wage
- $23.43/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 46%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Businesses with gross annual sales of more than $110,000 | $10.85 |
| Businesses not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less | $4.00 |
Lowest paying jobs in Montana
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 1,050 | $22,030 | $22,360 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,200 | $23,370 | $29,180 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 790 | $23,400 | $26,130 |
| Bartenders | 5,370 | $26,010 | $27,210 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 820 | $26,770 | $30,260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 1,150 | $27,510 | $29,340 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 2,100 | $27,580 | $35,780 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 290 | $27,910 | $28,240 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 2,370 | $28,050 | $30,060 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 1,260 | $28,910 | $29,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,960 | $29,090 | $30,120 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 1,890 | $29,710 | $31,570 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Montana?
- The basic minimum wage in Montana is $10.85 an hour.
- How much is the Montana minimum wage per year?
- At $10.85 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $22,568 before taxes.