2023 Pennsylvania Minimum Wage
The 2023 Pennsylvania Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2023-01-01Source: Wage FAQs (Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry)Verified 2026-08-29
Compared with 2022
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2022.
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Employers and employees subject to the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act
What changed this year, and why
Pennsylvania's minimum wage for 2023
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Pennsylvania for 2023?
- The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour for 2023.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
If you were not paid at least the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour or you were not paid correctly for your overtime hours, you should try to file a wage claim within two years from the date the work was actually performed. However, you should file a claim as soon as you can. Since your employer is only required to keep its records for three years, it is more difficult for the Department of Labor & Industry to collect your wages as time passes. The Department can refuse to accept your claim for a variety of reasons including lack of evidence to support a claim or the claim is not valid under law. If the Department determines that you have a valid wage claim, the time it takes to collect the money from your employer can range from several days to several months. For questions about Pennsylvania's minimum wage and overtime laws, or to file a wage complaint, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Labor Law Compliance.
If you were not paid at least the minimum wage or you were not paid correctly for your overtime hours, you should try to file a wage claim within two years from the date the work was actually performed. However, you should file a claim as soon as you can. Since your employer is only required to keep its records for three years, it is more difficult for the Department of Labor & Industry to collect your wages as time passes.
Wage FAQs (Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry)
What an employer may deduct from your pay
Under Pennsylvania law, employers may deduct certain amounts from an employee's paycheck, but there are important restrictions to protect workers. If you have borrowed money from a third party, you can give your employer written permission to deduct payments from your earnings. If your employer has loaned you funds, it can deduct the amount from your earnings as long as you have given written authorization. Normal tax deductions must be made automatically. You must give written authorization to your employer to make non-tax related deductions. It is not valid to sign a blanket authorization at the time of hire to cover any future deductions. Most importantly, as a rule, deductions cannot reduce your gross pay below the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, and the deductions must be for the employee's benefit. This protection ensures that workers receive at least the federal minimum wage for their labor after any authorized deductions are taken. Even with your written consent, your employer cannot make deductions that would bring your pay below this threshold.
Further, as a rule, deductions cannot reduce your gross pay below minimum wage, and the deductions must be for the employee's benefit. What Kind of Information is My Employer Supposed to Put on My Pay Stub?
Wage FAQs (Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry)
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.
Wage FAQs (Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry)
- Hourly
What is the Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania? The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour.
Other years
Every Pennsylvania Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state