Utah minimum wage: $7.25 an hour (the federal rate)
Checked November 8, 2026Source: Utah Labor Commission, Antidiscrimination and Labor Division
Short answer
Utah has no state minimum wage above the federal one, so most employers there must pay at least $7.25 an hour under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Employers may pay tipped employees $2.13 an hour in cash, as long as tips bring them up to at least $7.25.
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- Minimum wage today
- $7.25
- Tipped employees, cash wage
- $2.13
- Full-time year at today’s rate (2,080 hours)
- $15,080
We found no city or county in Utah with its own higher minimum wage.
Utah minimum wage by date
| Effective | Minimum wage | Tipped cash wage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2009Current | $7.25 | $2.13 | State rate matches the federal minimum ($7.25 since July 24, 2009); state law excludes jobs covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Minors may be paid $4.25 for their first 90 days. Tipped employees earn at least $30/month in tips.source |
Other Utah pay rules
- Paydays
- At least twice a month, within 10 days after the pay period ends. Employees on a yearly salary may be paid monthly.
- Overtime
- Follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rule: time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. No separate state overtime rule.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Within 24 hours of separation. Quit: By the next regular payday.
From the Utah Labor Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor’s state tables. All Utah employer rules.
Minimum wage in states next to Utah
If you hire across a state line, the worker’s state sets the rate.
Questions employers ask
What is the minimum wage in Utah in 2026?
Utah has no state minimum wage above the federal one, so most employers there must pay at least $7.25 an hour under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
What is the tipped minimum wage in Utah?
Employers may pay tipped employees $2.13 an hour in cash, as long as tips bring them up to at least $7.25.
When does the Utah minimum wage go up next?
No increase is scheduled under current Utah law. Any change would need new legislation or a ballot measure.
Do cities in Utah have a higher minimum wage?
We found no city or county minimum wage in Utah.
Does Utah require overtime pay?
Follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rule: time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. No separate state overtime rule.
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Sources
- Utah Labor Commission, Antidiscrimination and Labor Division
- Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised November 5, 2026), U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (read Nov 8, 2026)
- Utah Code 34-40-104, Exemptions, Utah State Legislature (read Nov 8, 2026)