2022 Idaho Minimum Wage
The 2022 Idaho Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2022-01-01Source: Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2021
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2021.
| Item | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Employers and employees in Idaho subject to the state minimum wage
What changed this year, and why
Idaho's minimum wage for 2022
Common questions
- What was the minimum wage in Idaho in 2022?
- The Idaho minimum wage in 2022 was $7.25 per hour.
Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which applies in Idaho, 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. Each workweek stands alone when calculating overtime, so employers cannot average hours across multiple workweeks to avoid paying the overtime premium. For example, if an employee works more than 40 hours in one week and fewer than 40 hours the next week, the employer must still pay overtime for the excess hours in the first week. Exemptions may only be given or approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. Workers in Idaho who believe they are owed overtime pay should contact the nearest U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division office, which enforces these provisions.
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 want to file a complaint should contact the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, which enforces these rules. The document lists offices serving different regions of the state: northern Idaho workers can reach an office in Seattle, Washington, while workers in southwestern and eastern Idaho can contact an office in Portland, Oregon. Both offices provide toll-free phone numbers for inquiries. The Wage and Hour Division website also provides information about filing wage complaints and understanding employer obligations under federal labor law.
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)
When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
Idaho sets a lower minimum wage of $3.35 per hour for tipped employees, compared to the standard $7.25 per hour. However, employers must ensure that tips bring the worker's total earnings to at least the full minimum wage. The document indicates that tips count toward meeting the minimum wage requirement, though it does not provide detailed rules about when meals or lodging can be credited. Workers and employers who need information about tip credits or other wage credits should contact the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, which enforces these provisions under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
The minimum wage for a tipped employee is $3.35 per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
What an employer may deduct from your pay
Idaho employers may not withhold any portion of an employee's wages unless required by state or federal law or if the employer has written authorization from the employee to make deductions from the paycheck. Even when the employer has written authorization, most deductions cannot reduce the employee's wages below the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. However, if an employer provides proof of an advance or draw against future wages, the employer may withhold the entire amount of that advance from future paychecks. Workers who believe their wages have been improperly deducted can file a wage claim with the Idaho Department of Labor.
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
Each number below was read from a stored copy of the document named beside it, and checked to occur word for word in the quoted sentence. The digest is of that stored text.
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