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Ohio Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $11.00/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $22,880
- 52 weeks
- Ohio median wage
- $23.74/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 |
|---|---|
| Employers with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or more | $11.00 |
| Employers with annual gross receipts under $405,000 | $7.25 |
Lowest paying jobs in Ohio
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | 12,310 | $26,870 | $27,860 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 11,780 | $26,980 | $28,110 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 3,260 | $27,540 | $28,770 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 15,480 | $27,550 | $29,370 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 6,450 | $27,770 | $28,820 |
| Actors | 170 | $13.51 an hour | $21.20 |
| School Bus Monitors | 1,000 | $28,110 | $34,890 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 163,560 | $28,430 | $28,900 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 3,730 | $28,540 | $30,280 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 1,200 | $28,600 | $32,610 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 480 | $28,960 | $32,680 |
| Cashiers | 103,020 | $29,260 | $30,160 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Ohio?
- The basic minimum wage in Ohio is $11.00 an hour.
- How much is the Ohio minimum wage per year?
- At $11.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $22,880 before taxes.