North Carolina minimum wage

$7.25 an hour since July 24, 2009.

From	Hourly rate	Tipped cash wage	Official source
July 24, 2009	$7.25	$2.13	labor.nc.gov checked 2026-10-26

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BANKDAY_KEY"

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Questions

What is the minimum wage in North Carolina in 2027?

$7.25 an hour from July 24, 2009.

What is the tipped minimum wage in North Carolina?

Employers may pay a cash wage of $2.13 if tips bring the total to at least $7.25.

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