Hourly Minimum Wage in Georgia

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The state-wide minimum wage for Georgia is $7.25 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Georgia and neighboring states in 2023

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Georgia minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a lower minimum wage in Georgia that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Georgia minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Georgia

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on July 24, 2009. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in Georgia.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Georgia

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In Georgia, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
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What is the minimum wage in Georgia in 2023?

Georgia minimum wage in 2021: US$5.15 (effective January 1, 2001, Federal minimum wage of $7.25 applies)

Georgia minimum wage in 2020: US$5.15

Georgia minimum wage in 2000: US$3.25 ($5.01 after inflation adjustment)

Georgia minimum wage in 1980: US$1.25 ($4.19 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Georgia

Under FLSA, but has only paid you the Georgia minimum wage, you can make a claim for the difference and may even be eligible for additional compensation as damages.

09/20/2021

The MP, Beka Natsvlishvili, is preparing a bill to introduce during the fall legislative session that would raise Georgia’s minimum wage (after taxes) to 400 lari.

09/14/2021

In Georgia, an employee can file a private lawsuit if he or she is paid less than the minimum wage to recover past compensation, liquidated damages, attorney's fees and costs.

09/10/2021

In addition to any Georgia-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

09/01/2021

He said the minimum wage is just the bottom rung of a ladder — only about 2 percent of Georgia workers earn the rate — so it should be accessible to as many people as possible.

08/27/2021

A lower minimum wage can also be approved by the Georgia Commissioner of Labor in order to companies to employ disabled people who otherwise may have trouble finding a job.

08/18/2021

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce also issued a news released saying a minimum wage increase would set the state’s economy back just as it begins to rebound and expand following a recession.

07/15/2021

But a minimum wage would run counter to Georgia’s strenuous efforts over the past two decades to support businesses by eliminating as many restrictions and regulations as possible.

07/11/2021

There is no indication the Georgia legislature is planning to increase the state minimum wage, so it appears that the state’s minimum wage rate will remain at the federal level.

07/11/2021

Because Georgia does not have state-specific laws regarding overtime and minimum wage, Georgia employers must follow federal wage and hour laws as established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA.).

07/10/2021

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Minimum Wage by State in 2023