2017 Idaho Minimum Wage
The 2017 Idaho Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2017-01-01Source: Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2016
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2016.
| Item | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Employees working in the state of Idaho.
What changed this year, and why
The minimum wage in Idaho for 2017.
Common questions
- What was the minimum wage in Idaho in 2017?
- The minimum wage in Idaho in 2017 was $7.25 per hour.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
Idaho allows employers to pay subminimum rates to certain workers even though the state's regular minimum is $7.25 an hour. A new hire under the age of 20 may be paid $4.25 per hour, but only for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment; after that period, or once the worker turns 20, the full $7.25 rate applies. Tipped employees may be paid $3.35 per hour in direct wages, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to at least $7.25. For minors, students and others who may qualify for special training or learner rates under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division oversees those provisions. Workers and employers in Idaho with questions about whether a particular person qualifies for a subminimum wage should contact the nearest federal Wage and Hour Division office or review Idaho Code Section 44-1502, which sets the state's minimum wage levels.
The minimum wage for a tipped employee is $3.35 per hour. The minimum wage for new hires under the age of 20 years old is $4.25 per hour but only for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
Idaho follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime requirements. When an employee works more than forty hours in a single workweek, those extra hours must be paid at one and one-half times the regular hourly rate. Each workweek stands alone for overtime calculation purposes — employers in Idaho cannot average hours across multiple workweeks to avoid paying overtime. Some employers and employees are exempt from these overtime requirements, but exemptions can only be granted or approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, not by the employer alone. Idaho workers who believe they are owed overtime pay should contact the nearest federal Wage and Hour Division office for assistance with their claim.
In accordance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime must be paid at a rate of time and one half for all hours “worked” over 40 in a workweek, unless the employer or the individual employee is considered exempt.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers in Idaho who have questions about the minimum wage or need to file a wage complaint should contact the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, which enforces the federal Fair Labor Standards Act that sets Idaho's minimum wage. The Wage and Hour Division maintains offices serving different regions of Idaho, with locations in Seattle for Northern Idaho and Portland for Southwestern and Eastern Idaho. Idaho residents can also file wage claims through the Idaho Department of Labor for disputes under state wage payment laws. Employers with questions about wage claims filed against them can contact any labor compliance officer at the Idaho Department of Labor. The Idaho Department of Labor's website provides additional information about wage and hour requirements specific to the state.
How do employers contact the federal Wage and Hour Division? Contact the nearest U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division listed below or visit the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division website.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
What an employer may deduct from your pay
Idaho law restricts what employers can deduct from an employee's paycheck. Employers may not withhold any portion of wages unless required by state or federal law or if they have written authorization from the employee to make deductions. Even with written authorization, deductions generally cannot reduce an employee's pay below the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. However, there is one important exception: if an employer provides proof that they gave the employee an advance or draw against future wages, the employer can withhold the entire amount of that advance from future paychecks, even if it brings the paycheck below minimum wage. Workers in Idaho who believe their employer has made improper deductions from their wages should contact the Idaho Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for assistance.
Employers may not withhold any portion of an employee’s wages unless required to by state or federal law or if the employer has written authorization to make deductions from an employee’s paycheck. In most cases, even with written authorization, the deduction cannot reduce wages below the minimum wage.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
How each figure was verified
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Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
- Hourly
The current Idaho state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
Other years
Every Idaho Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state