Minimum Wage in Indiana
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Indiana follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour with no state-level increase.
How Indiana treats Minimum Wage
Indiana has not set a state minimum wage above the federal requirement, so $7.25 per hour applies throughout the state. Like federal law, Indiana permits a lower minimum wage of $4.25 per hour for employees in their first 90 days of employment. The state does not provide additional wage protections beyond federal standards.
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 Indiana.