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Rhode Island minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Rhode Island
$16.00
an hour · $33,280 a year full time · about $27,923 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $640.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,280.00 |
| Per month | $2,773.33 |
| Per year | $33,280 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Rhode Island after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Rhode Island earns $33,280 a year. As a single filer, $1,814 goes to federal income tax, $2,546 to Social Security and Medicare, and $631 to Rhode Island income tax, plus $366 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $27,923, or $13.42 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $160.00 | $8,320 | $7,592 |
| 15 | $240.00 | $12,480 | $11,388 |
| 20 | $320.00 | $16,640 | $15,123 |
| 25 | $400.00 | $20,800 | $18,347 |
| 30 | $480.00 | $24,960 | $21,571 |
| 35 | $560.00 | $29,120 | $24,782 |
| 40 | $640.00 | $33,280 | $27,923 |
How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island's minimum wage ranks 5th 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. Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $33,280 | — |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $35,235 | +$0.94 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $31,200 | −$1.00 |
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 Rhode Island's minimum wage that is $24.00 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $6,240 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island in 2026?
$16.00 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Rhode Island?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $16.00 an hour is $33,280 a year before taxes and about $27,923 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Rhode Island?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,280.00 before taxes and takes home about $1,073.97.
Is Rhode Island's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $8.75 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $18,200 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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