What is the minimum wage in Oklahoma for 2025?

The Oklahoma minimum wage matches the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

Which employers must pay the minimum wage in Oklahoma?

Employers covered by federal wage and hour laws, as well as certain employers with a specified number of full-time employees, specified annual revenue, or involvement in interstate commerce, must comply. Municipalities may not set their own minimum wage rates.

2025 Oklahoma Minimum Wage

Name: 2025 Oklahoma Minimum Wage
Creator: DOL

The 2025 Oklahoma Minimum Wage is $7.25.

Hourly$7.25

Effective 2025-01-01Source: Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage Law and Administrative Rules (Oklahoma Department of Labor)Verified 2026-08-30

Compared with 2024

Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2024.

Item	2024	2025	Change
Hourly	$7.25	$7.25	+$0 (+0.0%)

Who it applies to

Employers and employees subject to the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Law (Title 40 O.S. § 160)

What changed this year, and why

For 2025, Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, matching the federal minimum wage.

Common questions

What is the minimum wage in Oklahoma for 2025?: The Oklahoma minimum wage matches the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Which employers must pay the minimum wage in Oklahoma?: Employers covered by federal wage and hour laws, as well as certain employers with a specified number of full-time employees, specified annual revenue, or involvement in interstate commerce, must comply. Municipalities may not set their own minimum wage rates.

When a city or county sets a higher minimum wage

Oklahoma law prohibits cities, counties, and other local governments from setting their own minimum wage rates that differ from the state standard. 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. This means that no city or county within Oklahoma can require employers to pay more than $7.25 per hour as a local minimum wage. The state has chosen to preempt local minimum wage ordinances, so workers in Oklahoma are subject to the same floor regardless of which city or county they work in. Municipalities also may not establish mandatory vacation or sick leave days for employers to pay or grant employees. Workers who believe their employer is not paying the correct minimum wage should contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for assistance.

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 state overtime law. However, most employers in Oklahoma are covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which requires overtime pay. Under federal law, covered employers must pay employees at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Oklahoma workers who are subject to federal wage and hour laws are entitled to this overtime premium. The state defers to federal overtime requirements rather than setting its own rules. Employees in Oklahoma who believe they have not received proper overtime pay should contact the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, which enforces the federal overtime requirements that apply in this state.

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

Employees in Oklahoma who believe they are owed unpaid wages or who have questions about the minimum wage should contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. If wages are refused after an employee asks the employer, the employee should reach out to this Division to file a complaint. The Oklahoma Department of Labor has the authority to investigate wage claims, conduct administrative proceedings, and pursue collection of unpaid wages on behalf of workers. The agency can also provide detailed information about minimum wage requirements and exemptions. For workers in Oklahoma, this Division serves as the primary point of contact for wage-related disputes. Employees should gather records of hours worked and wages paid before filing a complaint. Employers who fail to pay earned wages may face liquidated damages penalties. The Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division is the appropriate agency for workers in this state to turn to when they need help enforcing their wage rights.

If wages are refused after an employee asks the employer, the employee should contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division, 405-521- 6100, or toll-free, statewide 1-888-269-5353.
Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage Law and Administrative Rules (Oklahoma Department of Labor)

State minimum wage laws that give more than the federal rate

Oklahoma law sets the state minimum wage at exactly the same level as the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25 per hour. Unlike some states that set their own higher floor, Oklahoma chooses to match the federal rate directly. As a result, covered employers in Oklahoma must pay at least $7.25 per hour to non-exempt workers. Workers in Oklahoma who believe their employer is not paying the correct minimum wage should contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. The Oklahoma Department of Labor enforces the state minimum wage statute, but because the state rate mirrors the federal rate, the practical floor for Oklahoma workers is determined by federal law. When both state and federal minimum wage laws apply, the employer must pay whichever rate is higher. In Oklahoma, that rate is $7.25 per hour. Employers covered by both state and federal law must pay at least this amount to workers; any private agreement to work for less is not enforceable.

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

When an employee in Oklahoma receives tips, meals, or lodging as part of their compensation, these may count toward meeting the minimum wage obligation under certain conditions. For employees falling under the jurisdiction of federal wage laws, the maximum tip credit against the minimum wage is $5.12 per hour. This means employers must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour in direct wages and may apply tip earnings toward the balance of the $7.25 minimum wage obligation. If an employee's tips combined with the direct wage do not equal the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference. Business establishments that furnish uniforms may also take credit against employees' wages for the reasonable cost of furnishing those uniforms. The value of meals and lodging provided by an employer may similarly be credited toward the minimum wage under federal rules. Workers in Oklahoma who believe their employer is not properly calculating the minimum wage when tips or other credits are involved should contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

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 allows employers to make certain deductions from employee paychecks, but with important protections for workers. An employee must provide written consent before an employer may deduct wages from a paycheck, except for mandatory deductions including tax withholdings and other legally required amounts. Deductions that would bring an employee's effective hourly pay below the minimum wage of $7.25 are generally not permitted unless they fall within specifically authorized categories. Business establishments that furnish uniforms may take credit against wages for the reasonable cost of those uniforms. The scope of permissible deductions is further limited under Oklahoma Administrative Code. Employers who make unauthorized deductions may face penalties and owe liquidated damages for overdue wages. Workers in Oklahoma who believe improper deductions have reduced their pay below the minimum wage should contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for assistance.

Deductions can be legal, depending upon the circumstances. An employee must provide written2 consent before an employer may deduct wages from a paycheck, except for mandatory deductions including tax withholdings, etc.
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 state law ties the state minimum wage directly to the federal floor. Because the federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour, that is also Oklahoma's enforceable minimum wage for covered employers. The state does not set a different figure. As a result, workers in Oklahoma are covered by the federal rate, and the state does not require employers to pay more. If the federal minimum wage rises, Oklahoma's minimum wage would rise with it automatically; if the federal rate falls, Oklahoma's rate would fall as well. For most employees working in Oklahoma, the applicable minimum wage today is $7.25 per hour. Employers covered by both state and federal minimum wage law must pay at least this amount; any agreement to work for less is not valid. The Oklahoma Department of Labor enforces the state statute, but the dollar figure comes from federal law.