2021 Mississippi Minimum Wage
The 2021 Mississippi Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2021-01-01Source: Job Searching FAQs (Mississippi Department of Employment Security)Verified 2026-08-30
Compared with 2020
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2020.
| Item | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Workers in Mississippi covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act
What changed this year, and why
The minimum wage in Mississippi remained $7.25 per hour in 2021, unchanged from 2020. Mississippi does not set its own state minimum wage, so the federal minimum wage applies.
Common questions
- Does Mississippi have its own state minimum wage?
- No. Mississippi does not have a state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour applies.
- What was the minimum wage in Mississippi before 2021?
- The minimum wage was also $7.25 per hour in 2020.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers in Mississippi with questions about minimum wage, overtime, or other wage issues should consult the resources provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor handles issues such as discrimination, disabilities, veterans' rights, wages, workers compensation, and youth employment. For frequently asked questions about these labor issues, Mississippi workers can access the Department of Labor's online resources. If you believe your employer in Mississippi is not paying the required minimum wage of $7.25 per hour or is violating other wage and hour laws, you should contact the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor to file a complaint or seek guidance. The Department of Labor enforces federal wage and hour laws that apply to workers in Mississippi.
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
When both federal and state minimum wage laws apply, workers in Mississippi are entitled to the protections that provide the greater benefit. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Some states have enacted minimum wage laws that provide greater employee protections by setting a higher rate than the federal standard. In those states, workers receive the higher state minimum wage. However, Mississippi has not established a state minimum wage above the federal level. Therefore, the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour applies to most workers in Mississippi. Employers in Mississippi must comply with the federal minimum wage requirement. If Mississippi were to enact a higher state minimum wage in the future, workers would be entitled to whichever rate is higher. Workers should understand that federal law sets the floor, and state laws can provide additional protections above that floor.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
Job Searching FAQs (Mississippi Department of Employment Security)
Why the federal rate applies when the state rate is lower
Mississippi does not have its own state minimum wage law. Employers in the state must follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. When both state and federal minimum wage laws exist, workers are entitled to the higher of the two rates. In Mississippi, because there is no state minimum wage set above the federal level, the $7.25 federal rate applies to most workers throughout the state. Some states have enacted minimum wages higher than the federal floor, which provide greater protections for workers in those states. However, Mississippi employers are only required to pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour unless a local ordinance establishes a higher rate. Workers in Mississippi should be aware that even though the state has not set its own minimum wage, the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour still applies and employers must comply with it.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
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