Hourly Minimum Wage in Wyoming

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The state-wide minimum wage for Wyoming is $7.25 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Wyoming and neighboring states in 2023

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Wyoming minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a lower minimum wage in Wyoming that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Wyoming 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.
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Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Wyoming

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, 2018. 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 Wyoming.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Wyoming

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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 Wyoming, 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.
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What is the minimum wage in Wyoming in 2023?

Wyoming minimum wage in 2021: US$5.15 (effective January 1, 2002, Federal minimum wage of $7.25 applies)

Wyoming minimum wage in 2020: US$5.15

Wyoming minimum wage in 2000: US$1.60 ($2.46 after inflation adjustment)

Wyoming minimum wage in 1980: US$1.60 ($5.36 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Wyoming

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

09/20/2021

Five states—Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee—don't have a minimum wage, and two states—Georgia and Wyoming—have a lower minimum-wage rate than the federal standard.

09/18/2021

Shows that out of the 45 states that have a minimum wage requirement, four of the states (Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, and Wyoming) have a minimum wage set below the federal level.

09/18/2021

We want to be your small business partner and help you and your business grow, whether it’s understanding Wyoming minimum wage laws, directing you to.

09/05/2021

All Wyoming 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 WY is.

08/20/2021

Again, there is no faster way to close the gender wage gap or lift children out of poverty in Wyoming — and generate both revenue and budget savings — than raising the minimum wage.

08/13/2021

Showed that the fastest way to close Wyoming’s gender wage gap is to raise the minimum wage and eliminate the tipped minimum wage — both of which Rep.

08/01/2021

If Wyoming passes a minimum wage that is higher than the federal one, employees in the state would have to be paid the higher minimum between the two.

07/15/2021

An economist, a small business owner, and a waitress—all serving in the Wyoming Legislature—have been lonesome voices advocating for a higher minimum wage.

07/06/2021

Unfortunately, not a single bill to raise Wyoming’s minimum wage has lately stood a chance of winning approval from the blue-blooded ranchers, oilmen, and retirees who run the capitol.

06/30/2021

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