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Wisconsin Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Minimum wage (federal)
- $7.25/hr
- State rate at or below $7.25
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $15,080
- 52 weeks
- Wisconsin median wage
- $24.17/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 30%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $7.25 |
Lowest paying jobs in Wisconsin
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | 29,520 | $23,460 | $26,970 |
| Passenger Attendants | 330 | $24,650 | $28,770 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 7,220 | $27,080 | $27,510 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 10,020 | $27,560 | $34,310 |
| Taxi Drivers | 880 | $27,820 | $28,670 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 6,430 | $28,060 | $28,440 |
| Cooks, Short Order | 2,270 | $28,130 | $30,050 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 260 | $28,540 | $30,070 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 3,350 | $28,570 | $29,710 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 67,750 | $28,600 | $29,110 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 2,100 | $28,780 | $29,690 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 6,900 | $28,920 | $29,310 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin has a state rate at or below the federal minimum, so most employers must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.
- How much is the Wisconsin minimum wage per year?
- At $7.25 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $15,080 before taxes.