Ohio minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Ohio is $11.00 an hour – $22,880 a year for full-time work, rising to $11.40 on January 1, 2027. Compare it with what common jobs in Ohio actually pay.
Ohio minimum wage$11.00/hr
$7.25 for employers with annual gross receipts under $405,000.
Scheduled increases
Annual inflation adjustment$11.40
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $11.00/hr.
Typical pay in Ohio
5,550,180 jobs$23.74/hr$49,380 a year
The minimum wage equals 46% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Ohio
Median wage in Ohio for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
163,560 jobs in Ohio$13.67/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
153,160 jobs in Ohio$46.97/hrRegistered Nurses
143,730 jobs in Ohio$39.67/hrRetail Salespersons
137,370 jobs in Ohio$14.81/hrStockers and Order Fillers
129,760 jobs in Ohio$17.85/hrLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
108,830 jobs in Ohio$18.97/hrHome Health and Personal Care Aides
106,940 jobs in Ohio$16.57/hrCashiers
103,020 jobs in Ohio$14.07/hrOffice Clerks, General
89,310 jobs in Ohio$21.00/hrCustomer Service Representatives
85,930 jobs in Ohio$21.93/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Ohio 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 Ohio in 2026?
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour. $7.25 for employers with annual gross receipts under $405,000.
Is Ohio's minimum wage going up?
It is scheduled to rise to $11.40 on January 1, 2027.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Ohio per year?
At $11.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $22,880 a year before taxes, or about $440.00 a week.
What is the typical wage in Ohio?
The median wage for all jobs in Ohio was $23.74 an hour ($49,380 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 Ohio 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.