Minimum Wage in Idaho
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Idaho follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour with no state-level increase.
How Idaho treats Minimum Wage
Idaho has not established a state minimum wage above the federal floor, so the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour applies statewide. Employers in Idaho may pay tipped employees $3.35 per hour if tips bring them to the federal minimum. This approach means Idaho workers receive less protection than those in states with independent minimum wage laws.
The general definition of Minimum Wage
The lowest hourly wage an employer is legally required to pay employees.
Minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate that employers must pay workers by law. The federal minimum wage in the United States is currently $7.25 per hour, but many states and cities have set their own higher minimums. Employers cannot pay workers less than the applicable minimum wage, even if the worker agrees to it. The minimum wage applies to most employees, though some categories (like certain trainees or workers with disabilities) may have exceptions. Violations can result in lawsuits, penalties, and back-pay owed to employees.
Read the full Minimum Wage entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Idaho.