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Federal Minimum Wage

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for covered nonexempt employees. States and localities may set higher minimums; the employer must pay the higher applicable rate. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs federal minimum wage requirements.

Source Agency
US Dept of Labor — Wage and Hour Division
Last Verified
March 1, 2026
Next Review
May 30, 2026
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