Iowa Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Iowa is $7.25 per hour in 2026. This is the federal floor.
Iowa minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the Iowa minimum wage. Monthly and annual figures assume you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are not deducted.
Note Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25/hr, the same as the federal rate. Tipped cash wage is $4.35.
Iowa minimum-wage earnings at $7.25/hr
| Hours / week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20h | $145 | $628 | $7,540 |
| 30h | $218 | $943 | $11,310 |
| 40h (full time) | $290 | $1,257 | $15,080 |
Gross (before-tax) pay. Effective 2026; some cities set higher local minimums, and rates change — verify with the Iowa labor department.
What Iowa’s minimum wage means
- 01 At $7.25/hr, a full-time week of 40 hours pays $290.00 before tax.
- 02 Over a year of full-time work (2,080 hours) that is about $15,080 gross.
- 03 Your take-home pay is lower after federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Iowa in 2026?
The Iowa minimum wage in 2026 is $7.25 per hour. That is the same as the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25/hr, the same as the federal rate. Tipped cash wage is $4.35.
What is Iowa's minimum wage per year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year) at $7.25/hr earns about $15,080 a year before tax — roughly $1,257 a month or $290 a week.
Does Iowa have its own minimum wage?
Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25/hr, the same as the federal rate. Tipped cash wage is $4.35.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Iowa?
Tipped employees in Iowa can be paid a cash wage of $4.35/hr, as long as tips bring their total to at least the $7.25/hr minimum. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
Do cities in Iowa have a higher minimum wage?
Possibly. Some cities and counties set local minimum wages above the state rate, and those local rates apply where they are higher. Always verify the rate for your specific city with the Iowa labor department.
Is this Iowa minimum wage calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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