Idaho minimum wage

$7.25 an hour since July 24, 2009.

From	Hourly rate	Tipped cash wage	Official source
July 24, 2009	$7.25	$3.35	labor.idaho.gov checked 2026-10-26

Other rates in Idaho

Who	Now	Next change	Source
Youth wage (under 20, first 90 days) Employees under 20 years old during their first 90 consecutive calendar days with an employer. Employers may not displace other workers to hire at this rate.	$4.25		legislature.idaho.gov checked 2026-10-26

Good to know

Tipped employees: direct wage of at least $3.35 an hour (in effect since July 24, 2007 per the Idaho Department of Labor), with tips making up the rest of $7.25.

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BANKDAY_KEY"

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Questions

What is the minimum wage in Idaho in 2027?

$7.25 an hour from July 24, 2009.

What is the tipped minimum wage in Idaho?

Employers may pay a cash wage of $3.35 if tips bring the total to at least $7.25.

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