2020 Mississippi Minimum Wage
The 2020 Mississippi Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2020-01-01Source: Job Searching FAQs (Mississippi Department of Employment Security)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2019
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2019.
| Item | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Workers in Mississippi covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act
What changed this year, and why
The federal minimum wage in Mississippi for 2020 remained $7.25 per hour, unchanged from 2019.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Mississippi?
- Mississippi does not have a state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour applies.
- Are there exceptions to the minimum wage?
- Yes, certain workers may be paid less under federal law, such as tipped employees and full-time students, subject to specific conditions.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Mississippi does not have its own state minimum wage law, so workers in the state rely on the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. For questions about minimum wage, wage complaints, or other labor issues such as discrimination or workers compensation, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security directs people to the U.S. Department of Labor, which resolves these matters at the federal level. The department's website offers links to additional resources and frequently asked questions about labor issues including wages. Because Mississippi has no state minimum wage, the U.S. Department of Labor is the primary authority for wage-related questions and complaints in the state.
For frequently asked questions regarding issues resolved by the Department of Labor, such as discrimination, disabilities, veterans, wages, workers compensation, youth and others, or services, such as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) or Job Corps, select the link below.
Job Searching FAQs (Mississippi Department of Employment Security)
State minimum wage laws that give more than the federal rate
Mississippi does not have its own state minimum wage law, so workers in the state are covered only by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. In some states, the state minimum wage is higher than the federal rate, and those state laws provide greater employee protections than federal law. When that happens, the higher rate applies. In Mississippi, because there is no state minimum wage, the federal rate of $7.25 per hour is the only floor. Workers in Mississippi do not benefit from any state-level protection beyond what federal law requires.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. There are a few exceptions, however.
Job Searching FAQs (Mississippi Department of Employment Security)
Why the federal rate applies when the state rate is lower
Mississippi does not have a state minimum wage law. When a state sets a minimum wage lower than the federal rate, or has no minimum wage at all, the federal rate applies. In Mississippi, that means the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is the floor for all covered workers. With some limited exceptions, the federal minimum wage rate applies whenever the state rate is lower or does not exist. Employers in Mississippi cannot pay less than $7.25 per hour simply because the state has not set its own rate.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. There are a few exceptions, however.
Job Searching FAQs (Mississippi Department of Employment Security)
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.
Job Searching FAQs (Mississippi Department of Employment Security)
- Hourly
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
Other years
Every Mississippi Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state