Ohio · Checked October 25, 2026
Ohio minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Ohio minimum wage is $11.00 an hour. Next: $11.40 from January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
Ohio: $11.00 an hour. Employers with gross receipts under the state threshold pay $7.25.
Coming up: $11.40 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $5.70).
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $5.50. 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. Ohio does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Next scheduled payday |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next scheduled payday |
| Law | Ohio Rev. Code 4113.15 |
Take-home pay in Ohio
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Ohio taxes with the Ohio 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)
- Ohio Department of Commerce, 2027 minimum wage poster (rev. 9/30/26)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Ohio?
$11.00 an hour as of October 25, 2026. Employers with gross receipts under the state threshold pay $7.25.
Is the Ohio minimum wage going up in 2027?
$11.40 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $5.70).
When is a final paycheck due in Ohio?
If fired or laid off: next scheduled payday. If the employee quits: next scheduled payday.
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.