2015 Georgia Minimum Wage
The 2015 Georgia Minimum Wage is $5.15.
Effective 2015-01-01Source: Minimum Wage (Georgia Department of Labor)Verified 2026-09-01
Who it applies to
Employers and employees in Georgia subject to the state minimum wage law
What changed this year, and why
Georgia's state minimum wage rate
Common questions
- What was Georgia's minimum wage in 2015?
- Georgia's minimum wage was $5.15 per hour in 2015. However, because the federal minimum wage was higher, the federal rate applied to most workers in the state, with limited exceptions.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers in Georgia who need specific information about the minimum wage, or who wish to raise a concern about their pay, have several resources listed on the state Department of Labor page. The page directs people to access the Georgia Code for the text of the state statute, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for questions about the federal rate that applies to most workers in the state, or the Fair Labor Standards Act itself for the governing federal law. The Georgia minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, but because the federal rate applies in most cases, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division is the primary agency to contact about wage complaints for covered employees. This federal division enforces the rate that most Georgia workers actually receive. The state labor department also maintains information on its own website about the state's minimum wage law.
Access Georgia Code, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Wage and Hour Division, or the Fair Labor Standards Act for specific information.
Minimum Wage (Georgia Department of Labor)
Why the federal rate applies when the state rate is lower
When a state sets its minimum wage below the federal floor, employers in that state must generally pay the higher federal rate instead. This rule ensures that workers receive at least the baseline protection established by federal law, regardless of what their state legislature has chosen. Georgia illustrates this principle: the state's minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, however, with some limited exceptions, the federal minimum wage rate applies. In practice, this means most Georgia employers must comply with the federal standard, which is substantially higher than the state's own figure. The limited exceptions referenced in the law typically apply to very small employers or specific categories of workers who may not be covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Workers and employers should consult both the state code and federal statute to determine which rate governs a particular employment situation, but the default rule favors the higher wage when state and federal levels diverge.
Georgia's minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, however, with some limited exceptions, the federal minimum wage rate applies.
Minimum Wage (Georgia Department of Labor)
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Minimum Wage (Georgia Department of Labor)
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Georgia's minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, however, with some limited exceptions, the federal minimum wage rate applies.
Other years
Every Georgia Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state