Wisconsin minimum wage

$7.25 an hour since July 24, 2009.

From	Hourly rate	Tipped cash wage	Official source
July 24, 2009	$7.25	$2.33	dwd.wisconsin.gov checked 2026-10-26

Other rates in Wisconsin

Who	Now	Next change	Source
Opportunity wage (under 20, first 90 days) Workers under 20 during their first 90 consecutive calendar days in the job (or until they turn 20, if sooner).	$5.90		dwd.wisconsin.gov checked 2026-10-26

Good to know

Golf caddies (per round: $5.90 for 9 holes, $10.50 for 18) and camp counselors (weekly rates) have special rates; not modeled.
No change scheduled.

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Get Wisconsin rates by API

One call returns the federal, state, county and city rates that apply at an address, the one that governs, the tipped cash wage and the next change, each with its official source.

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BANKDAY_KEY"

API docs · Pricing · State rates are free. City and county rates by name start on the Developer plan, address lookups on the Business plan.

Questions

What is the minimum wage in Wisconsin in 2027?

$7.25 an hour from July 24, 2009.

What is the tipped minimum wage in Wisconsin?

Employers may pay a cash wage of $2.33 if tips bring the total to at least $7.25.

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