Montana minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Montana is $10.85 an hour – $22,568 a year for full-time work, rising to $11.20 on January 1, 2027. Compare it with what common jobs in Montana actually pay.
Montana minimum wage$10.85/hr
Businesses not covered by federal law with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less may pay $4.00.
Scheduled increases
Annual inflation adjustment$11.20
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $10.85/hr.
Typical pay in Montana
511,580 jobs$23.43/hr$48,740 a year
The minimum wage equals 46% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Montana
Median wage in Montana for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
14,960 jobs in Montana$13.98/hrRetail Salespersons
13,490 jobs in Montana$17.44/hrCashiers
12,170 jobs in Montana$16.44/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
11,840 jobs in Montana$43.93/hrRegistered Nurses
10,950 jobs in Montana$41.00/hrHome Health and Personal Care Aides
10,400 jobs in Montana$17.61/hrOffice Clerks, General
10,390 jobs in Montana$22.35/hrStockers and Order Fillers
8,900 jobs in Montana$18.77/hrJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
8,320 jobs in Montana$17.84/hrHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
7,830 jobs in Montana$28.30/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Montana labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Montana in 2026?
Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 an hour. Businesses not covered by federal law with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less may pay $4.00.
Is Montana's minimum wage going up?
It is scheduled to rise to $11.20 on January 1, 2027.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Montana per year?
At $10.85 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $22,568 a year before taxes, or about $434.00 a week.
What is the typical wage in Montana?
The median wage for all jobs in Montana was $23.43 an hour ($48,740 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 46% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Montana allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.