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Montana minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Montana
$10.85
an hour · $22,568 a year full time · about $19,891 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $434.00 |
| Every two weeks | $868.00 |
| Per month | $1,880.67 |
| Per year | $22,568 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. $4.00 for small businesses not covered by federal law. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Montana after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Montana earns $22,568 a year. As a single filer, $647 goes to federal income tax, $1,726 to Social Security and Medicare, and $304 to Montana income tax. That leaves $19,891, or $9.56 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $108.50 | $5,642 | $5,210 |
| 15 | $162.75 | $8,463 | $7,816 |
| 20 | $217.00 | $11,284 | $10,421 |
| 25 | $271.25 | $14,105 | $13,026 |
| 30 | $325.50 | $16,926 | $15,510 |
| 35 | $379.75 | $19,747 | $17,700 |
| 40 | $434.00 | $22,568 | $19,891 |
How Montana compares
Montana's minimum wage ranks 30th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $10.85 | $22,568 | — |
| Idaho | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.60 |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.60 |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $24,648 | +$1.00 |
| Wyoming | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.60 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Montana's minimum wage that is $16.28 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $4,232 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Montana in 2026?
$10.85 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Exceptions: $4.00 for small businesses not covered by federal law.
How much is minimum wage a year in Montana?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $10.85 an hour is $22,568 a year before taxes and about $19,891 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Montana?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $868.00 before taxes and takes home about $765.03.
Is Montana's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $3.60 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $7,488 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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