Can cities in Oklahoma set their own minimum wage?

Name: 2024 Oklahoma Minimum Wage
Creator: DOL

Yes. Oklahoma's minimum wage follows the federal rate, and cities cannot set different minimum wages.

2024 Oklahoma Minimum Wage

The 2024 Oklahoma Minimum Wage is $7.25.

Hourly$7.25

Effective 2024-01-01Source: Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage Law and Administrative Rules (Oklahoma Department of Labor)Verified 2026-08-31

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 in Oklahoma subject to the state's wage law

What changed this year, and why

For 2024, Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, equal to the federal minimum wage.

Common questions

Can cities in Oklahoma set their own minimum wage?: Yes. Oklahoma's minimum wage follows the federal rate, and cities cannot set different minimum wages.

When a city or county sets a higher minimum wage

Cities and counties in Oklahoma cannot set a minimum wage that differs from the state rate. The law says municipalities may not establish mandatory minimum wage rates that differ from the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. This means that in every city and county in Oklahoma, the minimum hourly pay is $7.25. A local government, such as a city council or county board, does not have the authority to require employers to pay more than that amount. Workers across the state are protected by the same floor, regardless of where they live or work.

Municipalities may not establish mandatory minimum wage rates for employers to pay or grant employees that differ from the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage Law and Administrative Rules (Oklahoma Department of Labor)

Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate

Oklahoma does not have its own overtime law. When an employer is covered by federal wage rules, workers must be paid one and one-half times their regular rate for every hour worked over 40 in a seven-day work week. This means that in Oklahoma, if your employer is subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, you must receive time and a half for overtime hours. If your employer is not covered by federal law, state law does not require overtime pay. For questions about whether your job is covered, contact the U.S. Department of Labor.

Oklahoma has no state overtime laws. However, if a company is required to comply with federal wage and hour laws, time and one-half should be paid to cover employees for all hours worked over 40 hours in a seven-day work week.
Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage Law and Administrative Rules (Oklahoma Department of Labor)

Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint

If you have a question about your pay or want to file a wage complaint in Oklahoma, contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor. The agency handles state wage claims and can provide information about minimum wage, deductions, and other pay issues. For problems involving federal wage rules, such as overtime or coverage questions, you may also reach out to the U.S. Department of Labor. Both agencies are listed at the back of the state wage law booklet with their contact details.

Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL) 37 U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) 37
Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage Law and Administrative Rules (Oklahoma Department of Labor)

State minimum wage laws that give more than the federal rate

When both state and federal minimum wage laws apply, the higher rate controls. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which is the same as the federal rate. Because the state rate does not exceed the federal floor, workers in Oklahoma are covered by the federal amount. If a state ever sets a rate above the federal level, employers must pay the higher state amount. In Oklahoma, since the rates match, workers receive $7.25 per hour under both laws.

The Oklahoma minimum wage is equal to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage Law and Administrative Rules (Oklahoma Department of Labor)

When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage

Employers in Oklahoma may count tips toward the minimum wage for workers covered by federal law. The maximum tip credit is $5.12 per hour. This means an employer must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour in direct wages, and may apply the employee's tips to reach the full minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. If an employee's tips plus the $2.13 direct wage do not equal $7.25, the employer must make up the difference. The same rule applies to the value of meals or lodging provided by the employer when those are counted toward pay.

For any employee falling under the jurisdiction of federal wage laws, the maximum tip credit against the minimum wage is $5.12 per hour. Employers must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour and may apply tip earnings toward the balance of the minimum wage obligation.
Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage Law and Administrative Rules (Oklahoma Department of Labor)

What an employer may deduct from your pay

Oklahoma law requires employers to give workers an itemized statement of deductions each payday. This statement must show what was taken out of your wages. Employers may deduct amounts required by law, such as taxes, and other authorized deductions, but they cannot reduce your pay below the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour unless the deduction is permitted by state or federal rules. If you believe your employer has made an improper deduction, you can file a wage claim with the Oklahoma Department of Labor.

Every employer shall pay all wages due employees, other than exempt employees, at least twice each calendar month on scheduled paydays. (Each payment of wages must include an itemized statement of deductions.)
Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage Law and Administrative Rules (Oklahoma Department of Labor)

Why the federal rate applies when the state rate is lower

Oklahoma's minimum wage is set at the federal level of $7.25 per hour. When a state sets a rate below the federal floor, the federal rate applies to covered employers. In Oklahoma, because the state rate equals the federal rate, workers receive $7.25 per hour. There is no separate, lower state minimum wage. Employers covered by federal law must pay at least $7.25 per hour, and Oklahoma law does not allow a lower amount.