2019 Indiana Minimum Wage
The 2019 Indiana Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2019-01-01Source: Indiana Minimum Wage Law (Indiana Department of Labor)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2018
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2018.
| Item | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Most employers and employees in Indiana covered by the Indiana Minimum Wage Law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
What changed this year, and why
Indiana's minimum wage was $7.25 per hour for 2019. This rate applies to most employers and employees in the state under the Indiana Minimum Wage Law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
Indiana's Minimum Wage Law allows a training wage for young workers. An employer in Indiana may pay $4.25 per hour to an employee who is under 20 years of age, but only for the first 90 consecutive calendar days after that employee is initially hired. After that 90-day period ends, or once the worker turns 20 (whichever comes first), the employer must pay the full state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. This provision is designed to encourage employers to hire young workers who may need on-the-job training, while still ensuring that once the training period is complete, the worker receives the standard wage. The document does not mention a separate subminimum wage for students; the only reduced rate identified for younger or newer workers is this 90-day training wage for employees under 20.
Indiana employers may pay $4.25 per hour to employees under 20 years of age for the first 90 consecutive calendar days after the employee is initially employed by the employer.
Indiana Minimum Wage Law (Indiana Department of Labor)
Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
Indiana's Minimum Wage Law requires employers to pay overtime at a premium rate. When an employee in Indiana works more than 40 hours in a single work week, the employer must pay that employee 1 ½ times their regular rate of pay for the additional hours. This overtime premium applies to hours beyond the 40-hour weekly threshold. However, the law contains many exceptions to the overtime pay requirement, which are detailed in Indiana Code § 22-2-2-3 (a) through (p). Workers and employers in Indiana should consult those statutory provisions to determine whether a particular position or industry qualifies for an exemption from the standard overtime rule. The overtime provision works alongside the base minimum wage requirement, which mandates at least $7.25 per hour for all hours worked.
The Indiana Minimum Wage Law generally requires employers to pay employees at least the minimum wage for all hours worked and to pay employees 1 ½ times their regular rate of pay (“Overtime compensation”) when employees work more than forty (40) hours during a work week.
Indiana Minimum Wage Law (Indiana Department of Labor)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers in Indiana who have questions about the state minimum wage or who need to file a wage complaint should contact the Indiana Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The division can be reached by email at wagehour@dol.in.gov or by phone at (317) 232-2655. Indiana law also provides for both civil and criminal penalties for violations of the Indiana Minimum Wage Law, so workers who believe their employer has failed to pay the proper wage or overtime, or who have not received the required statement of hours worked and deductions, can bring their concerns to this division for investigation and enforcement. Employers are also required to display the Indiana Minimum Wage Law poster in a conspicuous place where employees work.
For additional information, please contact the Indiana Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division by email at wagehour@dol.in.gov or phone (317) 232-2655.
Indiana Minimum Wage Law (Indiana Department of Labor)
State minimum wage laws that give more than the federal rate
In Indiana, most employers and employees are covered by the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, those not covered under federal law may still be covered by the Indiana Minimum Wage Law. Both the federal and Indiana state minimum wage are currently $7.25 per hour. Because Indiana's state minimum wage matches the federal rate, workers in Indiana are generally entitled to at least $7.25 per hour regardless of whether they fall under federal or state coverage. The state law serves as a backstop, ensuring that even workers whose employers are not subject to the federal FLSA still receive the same baseline wage protection under Indiana law. Both rates increased to the current level at the same time, so there is no gap where a worker would be entitled to a higher state rate versus the federal rate.
Most Indiana employers and employees are covered by the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); however those not covered under federal law may still be covered by the Indiana Minimum Wage Law.
Indiana Minimum Wage Law (Indiana Department of Labor)
When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
Indiana law allows employers to take a tip credit when paying tipped employees. An employer in Indiana must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour if the employer claims a tip credit. However, if the employee's tips combined with that hourly wage do not equal the full minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, the employer must make up the difference. This means that a tipped worker in Indiana is guaranteed to receive at least the standard minimum wage in total compensation, whether that comes from the employer's direct wage payment, the employee's tips, or a combination of both. The tip credit provision allows employers to pay a lower direct wage to workers who regularly receive tips, while still ensuring those workers are not paid less than the legal minimum when tips are factored in.
Generally, employers must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour if the employer claims a tip credit. If the employee’s tips combined with the hourly wage do not equal the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Indiana Minimum Wage Law (Indiana Department of Labor)
What an employer may deduct from your pay
Indiana law requires employers who are subject to the Indiana Minimum Wage Law to provide each employee with a written statement showing the hours worked, the wages paid, and a listing of all deductions made from the employee's pay. This requirement ensures transparency so that workers can see exactly how their pay was calculated and what amounts were deducted. While the law mandates that deductions be itemized on the pay statement, it does not specify in this provision which deductions are permissible or whether deductions can reduce an employee's pay below the minimum wage. Workers who have concerns about improper deductions or believe their pay has been reduced below the legal minimum should contact the Indiana Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for guidance on what deductions are allowed under state law.
Indiana law requires every employer subject to the Indiana Minimum Wage Law to furnish each employee a state- ment of the hours worked by the employee, the wages paid to the employee, and a listing of the deductions made.
Indiana Minimum Wage Law (Indiana 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.
Indiana Minimum Wage Law (Indiana Department of Labor)
- Hourly
Indiana Minimum Wage Law $7.25 per hour
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