Wyoming Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Wyoming is $7.25 per hour in 2026. This is the federal floor.
Wyoming minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the Wyoming 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 This state's own minimum wage is below the federal floor, so the federal minimum of $7.25/hr applies to most employers (those covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act). Wyoming's own statutory rate is $5.15, but $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers.
Wyoming 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 Wyoming labor department.
What Wyoming’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 Wyoming in 2026?
The Wyoming minimum wage in 2026 is $7.25 per hour. That is the same as the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. This state's own minimum wage is below the federal floor, so the federal minimum of $7.25/hr applies to most employers (those covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act). Wyoming's own statutory rate is $5.15, but $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers.
What is Wyoming'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 Wyoming have its own minimum wage?
This state's own minimum wage is below the federal floor, so the federal minimum of $7.25/hr applies to most employers (those covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act). Wyoming's own statutory rate is $5.15, but $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Wyoming?
Tipped employees in Wyoming can be paid a cash wage of $2.13/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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming labor department.
Is this Wyoming 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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