Georgia · Checked October 25, 2026
Georgia minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Georgia minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the federal rate. Next: no increase scheduled.
Minimum wage
Georgia: $7.25 an hour. State rate is $5.15, but the federal $7.25 applies to almost every employer.
No change is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $2.13. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Georgia does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | No state law |
|---|---|
| Quits | No state law |
Take-home pay in Georgia
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Georgia taxes with the Georgia paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Georgia?
$7.25 an hour as of October 25, 2026. State rate is $5.15, but the federal $7.25 applies to almost every employer.
Is the Georgia minimum wage going up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
When is a final paycheck due in Georgia?
If fired or laid off: no state law. If the employee quits: no state law.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.