Hourly Minimum Wage in Rhode Island

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The state-wide minimum wage for Rhode Island is $13.00 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Rhode Island and neighboring states in 2023

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Rhode Island minimum wage rate is $13.00 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in Rhode Island that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Rhode Island minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Rhode Island

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on January 01, 2023. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in Rhode Island.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Rhode Island

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In Rhode Island, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
See tipped data learn more about tipped and non-tipped minimum wage in Rhode Island.

What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island in 2023?

Rhode Island minimum wage in 2021: US$11.50 (effective October 1, 2020)

Rhode Island minimum wage in 2020: US$11.50

Rhode Island minimum wage in 2000: US$5.65 ($8.70 after inflation adjustment)

Rhode Island minimum wage in 1980: US$2.65 (US$8.88 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Rhode Island

Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia—are scheduled to raise their minimum wages due to legislative activity.

09/23/2021

All Rhode Island employees working over 40 hours in a work week are entitled an overtime wage of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly pay rate - therefore, the overtime minimum wage in RI is.

09/20/2021

Arbitrary minimum wage hikes, out of sync with the laws of supply and demand, would do little to lift struggling individuals and families in Rhode Island from poverty while destroying jobs.

09/17/2021

Arbitrary minimum wage hikes, out of sync with the laws of supply and demand, would do little to lift struggling individuals and families in Rhode Island from poverty while destroying untold jobs.

09/09/2021

And he said the minimum wage increase would help more than 70,000 Rhode Islanders working in grocery stores, big box retailers, restaurants, and gas stations.

09/07/2021

It is unwise for Rhode Island lawmakers to push minimum wage hikes, which result in business closings and increased unemployment, especially when joblessness remains high.

09/01/2021

Due to this, lawmakers in the Rhode Island House of Representatives are considering two pieces of legislation that would increase the state’s minimum wage.

08/31/2021

In addition to any Rhode Island-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

08/17/2021

Typically, states include scheduled minimum wage increases when passing such legislation but Rhode Island’s minimum wage law does not include any future scheduled increases.

08/01/2021

Domestic employees, immediate family of the employer, and employees working at seasonal eating or recreation facilities/camps are exempt from the Rhode Island minimum wage.

07/22/2021

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