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Ohio minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Ohio
$11.00
an hour · $22,880 a year full time · about $20,452 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $440.00 |
| Every two weeks | $880.00 |
| Per month | $1,906.67 |
| Per year | $22,880 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. $7.25 for employers with annual gross receipts under $405,000. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Ohio after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Ohio earns $22,880 a year. As a single filer, $678 goes to federal income tax, $1,750 to Social Security and Medicare, and nothing to Ohio income tax at this income. That leaves $20,452, or $9.83 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $110.00 | $5,720 | $5,282 |
| 15 | $165.00 | $8,580 | $7,924 |
| 20 | $220.00 | $11,440 | $10,565 |
| 25 | $275.00 | $14,300 | $13,206 |
| 30 | $330.00 | $17,160 | $15,741 |
| 35 | $385.00 | $20,020 | $18,096 |
| 40 | $440.00 | $22,880 | $20,452 |
How Ohio compares
Ohio's minimum wage ranks 28th 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. Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $11.00 | $22,880 | — |
| Indiana | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.75 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.75 |
| Michigan | $13.73 | $28,558 | +$2.73 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.75 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $18,200 | −$2.25 |
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 Ohio's minimum wage that is $16.50 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $4,290 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Ohio in 2026?
$11.00 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Exceptions: $7.25 for employers with annual gross receipts under $405,000.
How much is minimum wage a year in Ohio?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $11.00 an hour is $22,880 a year before taxes and about $20,452 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Ohio?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $880.00 before taxes and takes home about $786.60.
Is Ohio's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $3.75 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $7,800 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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