Hourly Minimum Wage in Idaho

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

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Idaho and neighboring states in 2023

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Idaho minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a lower minimum wage in Idaho that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Idaho 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.
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Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Idaho

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 January 01, 2007. 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 Idaho.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Idaho

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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 Idaho, 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 Idaho in 2023?

Idaho minimum wage in 2021: US$7.25

Idaho minimum wage in 2020: US$7.25

Idaho minimum wage in 2000: US$5.15 ($7.93 after inflation adjustment)

Idaho minimum wage in 1980: US$2.30 ($7.71 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Idaho

Idaho minimum wage laws allow the Idaho Department of Labor to issue special licenses allowing employers to pay student learners a wage rate that is lower than the standard minimum wage.

09/17/2021

More than a decade ago, Idaho lawmakers agreed to peg Idaho’s minimum wage to the federal level, ending years of fights about whether to even go along with federal minimum wage increases.

08/29/2021

Although Idaho’s minimum wage has remained the same for more than 10 years, it’s a good idea to discuss minimum wage law with your accountant and lawyer to ensure that you remain in compliance and.

08/27/2021

Idaho minimum wage laws allow the Idaho Department of Labor to issue special licenses allowing employers to pay apprentices a wage rate that is lower than the standard minimum wage.

08/17/2021

In some cases, a special certificate must be obtained from Idaho's Department of Labor if planning to pay an employee under age 16 at a sub-minimum wage level, for jobs such as an apprenticeship.

08/15/2021

BOISE, Idaho - As the Biden administration pushes to raise the minimum wage as part of novel coronavirus relief legislation, a bill in the Idaho Legislature also seeks to raise wages.

08/14/2021

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

08/03/2021

Minority Democrats in the Idaho Legislature have proposed phased-in minimum wage increases, but the bills have faced strong opposition from majority Republicans, and none have gotten a hearing.

07/25/2021

Last Fall, Democratic Idaho House Representative Sally Toone, of District 26, told KMVT that she feels its time for the minimum wage to be increased in the Gem State, and help locals out.

07/13/2021

According to Idaho Overtime laws, if you earn more than the state’s minimum wage rate, you will be entitled to at least 1.5 times your regularly hourly wage for all hours worked beyond 40.

07/05/2021

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Minimum Wage by State in 2023