Ohio’s minimum wage is set to increase on January 1, 2026, continuing the state’s annual, inflation-based adjustment that helps align wages with the cost of living. The predictable increase requires employers to update payroll practices and workplace notices accordingly.
What’s Changing in 2026
Under the mandate of a Constitutional Amendment passed in November 2006, the state’s minimum wage is automatically adjusted each year by the rate of inflation. In 2026, that adjustment results in the following new rates:
- Non-tipped employees: $11.00 per hour
- Tipped employees: $5.50 per hour
- Small business threshold: Employers with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or less and 14- and 15-year-old workers continue to be subject to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
The new wage rates prompted the Ohio Department of Commerce to release a revised “Ohio 2026 Minimum Wage” workplace poster, which must be conspicuously displayed in every place of employment.
Compliance Steps for Ohio Employers
- Display the New Ohio Minimum Wage Poster
Post the updated 2026 Ohio Minimum Wage Poster in a location where all employees can easily view it.
- Update Payroll Systems before January 1, 2026
Ensure all affected employees are paid the correct minimum wage rate starting the first pay period of the new year.
- Review Tip Credit Compliance
For tipped employees, confirm that total earnings (wages plus tips) meet or exceed the applicable minimum wage.
- Stay Informed
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