Hourly Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania

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

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Pennsylvania and neighboring states in 2023

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Pennsylvania minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a lower minimum wage in Pennsylvania that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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, 2018. 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 Pennsylvania.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Pennsylvania

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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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania in 2023?

Pennsylvania minimum wage in 2021: US$7.25

Pennsylvania minimum wage in 2020: US$7.25

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

Pennsylvania minimum wage in 1980: US$3.10 ($10.39 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania

However, the House’s Republican majority has steadfastly opposed raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, and caucus leaders have publicly offered no support for it since a bill passed the Senate on Nov.

09/21/2021

You have 2 years to file a claim with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and present your best evidence for situations where you were not paid the legally required minimum wage.

09/19/2021

While these are helpful guidelines to follow, to make sure your business is prepared and stays in compliance, you should discuss Pennsylvania minimum wage laws with your accountant and lawyer.

08/24/2021

Farm and domestic workers, seasonal camp or recreation employees, elected officials, paper deliverers, and golf caddies are all exempt from Pennsylvania's minimum wage and overtime laws.

08/23/2021

Over time, inflation has eroded the real value of the federal minimum wage, which is also Pennsylvania’s minimum, and that has effectively lowered the buying power of the minimum in Philadelphia.

08/02/2021

Several companies in Pennsylvania have increased their rates well above the state's minimum wage, such as Costco, Target, Amazon, banks, hospitals, grocery stores, convenience stores and more.

07/25/2021

Stelle also pointed to a drop in the share of Pennsylvania workers earning the minimum wage — though it’s unclear what portion of that owes to the gig economy outmigration Knittel referenced above.

07/20/2021

Meanwhile wage growth for the workers most likely to benefit from an increase in the minimum has been slower in Pennsylvania than in our neighboring states since they raised their minimum wage.

07/08/2021

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

06/30/2021

Brendan Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) detailed their efforts to raise the minimum wage for the Commonwealth and for the nation as new legislative sessions commence in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C.

06/28/2021

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