2024 Idaho Minimum Wage
The 2024 Idaho Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2024-01-01Source: Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2023
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2023.
| Item | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Employers and employees subject to the Idaho state minimum wage
What changed this year, and why
The Idaho minimum wage for 2024 is $7.25 per hour.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Idaho for 2024?
- The Idaho state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
Idaho sets its minimum wage at $7.25 per hour, matching the federal floor. A tipped employee may be paid $3.35 per hour, with tips making up the difference. Employers may pay new hires under age 20 a youth rate of $4.25 per hour, but only for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment. These rates come from Idaho Code, Section 44-1502, and the Idaho Department of Labor's FAQ page on labor laws states them plainly with no mention of any subminimum wage for minors or students beyond the youth rate described here. Workers in Idaho who believe they are owed more than they were paid may file a wage complaint with the department or the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, depending on whether the employer is covered by state law, federal law, or both.
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. See Idaho Code, Section 44-1502.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
The Idaho Department of Labor's FAQ page on labor laws lists the state minimum wage at $7.25 per hour and provides contact information for employers and employees who need help. Workers with questions about wages or who want to file a complaint may contact the Idaho Department of Labor directly or reach out to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. The FAQ page provides phone numbers and addresses for the federal Wage and Hour Division offices covering Northern Idaho, and for Southwestern and Eastern Idaho. If an employer does not remember who is handling a wage claim, any labor compliance officer at the Idaho Department of Labor can answer questions at 208-332-3579.
How can employers check the status of wage claims filed against them? If the employer doesn’t remember who is handling the case, any labor compliance officer can answer questions regarding the claim at 208-332-3579.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
Idaho law allows employers to pay tipped employees a lower base wage of $3.35 per hour, with the expectation that tips will bring the worker's total earnings up to at least $7.25 per hour. This is the standard tipped minimum wage arrangement. The document does not elaborate on whether meals or lodging count toward meeting the minimum wage, nor does it explain the specific rules for when tips must be made up by the employer. Workers in Idaho who receive tips should ensure their total hourly earnings including tips meet or exceed the state minimum wage. Questions about tip credits and whether other benefits count toward minimum wage should be directed to the Idaho Department of Labor.
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
In Idaho, employers may not withhold any portion of an employee's wages unless required by state or federal law, or unless the employer has written authorization from the employee to make the deduction. Even when the employee has given written consent, the deduction cannot reduce that worker's pay below the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour in most cases. The only exception is when the employer can prove it previously made an advance or draw against the employee's future wages—in that situation, the full amount of the advance may be withheld from a future paycheck. Workers in Idaho who believe their employer has made improper deductions should contact the Idaho Department of Labor to discuss filing a wage claim.
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
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