Pennsylvania Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour in 2026. This is the federal floor.
Pennsylvania minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania follows the federal minimum, so $7.25/hr applies. Tipped employees have a $2.83 cash wage.
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania labor department.
What Pennsylvania’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 Pennsylvania in 2026?
The Pennsylvania minimum wage in 2026 is $7.25 per hour. That is the same as the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. Pennsylvania follows the federal minimum, so $7.25/hr applies. Tipped employees have a $2.83 cash wage.
What is Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania have its own minimum wage?
Pennsylvania follows the federal minimum, so $7.25/hr applies. Tipped employees have a $2.83 cash wage.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Pennsylvania?
Tipped employees in Pennsylvania can be paid a cash wage of $2.83/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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania labor department.
Is this Pennsylvania 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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