2018 Texas Minimum Wage
The 2018 Texas Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2018-01-01Source: Texas Minimum Wage Law (Texas Workforce Commission)Verified 2026-08-29
Compared with 2017
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2017.
| Item | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Non-exempt employees in Texas
What changed this year, and why
The minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour. Texas adopts the federal minimum wage rate.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Texas?
- Texas adopts the federal minimum wage. The rate is $7.25 per hour.
- Can employers count tips toward minimum wage in Texas?
- Yes, with restrictions. Employers may count tips and the value of meals and lodging toward the minimum wage.
- Are there exceptions to the minimum wage in Texas?
- Yes, under specific conditions. This applies to patients or clients of the Texas Department of State Health Services, or to individuals due to age or productivity impairments.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency responsible for providing information about Texas minimum wage requirements. The Texas Minimum Wage Act designates TWC as the authority that administers and enforces the state's minimum wage law. If workers or employers have questions about minimum wage rates, exemptions, or other provisions of the law, TWC is the appropriate resource for guidance. The agency provides information about employer and employee rights, duties, and remedies under the Texas Minimum Wage Act, including provisions about agricultural piece rate workers and exemptions from coverage. If a worker believes they have been paid below the $7.25 per hour rate required by law, they may choose to take legal action or file a wage claim with TWC.
Indicates Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the agency who provides information about state minimum wage requirements.
Texas Minimum Wage Law (Texas Workforce Commission)
When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
Employers are allowed to count tips and the value of meals and lodging toward meeting the minimum wage requirement, but only under specified restrictions. This means that when calculating whether an employee has received at least $7.25 per hour, the employer may include the cash tips the employee receives from customers, as well as the reasonable cost or fair value of meals and lodging provided to the employee. However, these credits are subject to limitations set by law. The restrictions ensure that the tip credit and meal/lodging credit provisions are applied properly and that employees still receive adequate compensation. Employers who wish to use these credits must follow the specific requirements outlined in the Texas Minimum Wage Act to ensure compliance. The credits cannot be applied arbitrarily or without meeting the conditions specified in the statute.
With specified restrictions, employers may count tips and the value of meals and lodging toward minimum wage.
Texas Minimum Wage Law (Texas Workforce Commission)
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.
Texas Minimum Wage Law (Texas Workforce Commission)
- Hourly
Texas adopts the federal minimum wage rate. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
Other years
Every Texas Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state