2020 Utah Minimum Wage
The 2020 Utah Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2020-01-01Source: Wage Claim (Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2019
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2019.
| Item | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Employers and employees in Utah subject to the Utah Minimum Wage Act.
What changed this year, and why
The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 per hour for 2020.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Utah?
- The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 per hour.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but certain workers may be paid less. Minors under age 18 may be paid $4.25 per hour as a training wage during their first 90 days of employment. After that initial period, they must receive the full minimum wage. Tipped employees—both adults and minors—may be paid a base cash wage of $2.13 per hour, but only if the tips they receive, combined with that base wage, equal at least $7.25 per hour in total. The administrative rules for enforcing the Utah Minimum Wage Act set out the specific requirements for workers who earn tips. These lower rates are the only subminimum wages recognized under Utah law; all other workers must receive the full state minimum wage.
Minors under the age of 18 must be paid minimum wage; however, and employer may pay a minor $4.25 per hour during the first 90 days of their employment. Tipped employees (adults and minors) may be paid $2.13 per hour, but only so long as the tips they earn, in addition to the base wage paid, combined are equal to or exceed the minimum wage.
Wage Claim (Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division)
Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
Utah has no state overtime law. Overtime pay requirements come from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which governs overtime provisions for Utah workers. Information about this federal law may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, located at 150 E. Social Hall Avenue, Suite 695, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Workers can call (801) 524-5706 or visit https://www.dol.gov/whd for details about overtime rights. The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes the overtime premium rate for covered, nonexempt employees throughout the United States, including those working in Utah. Employees who believe they are owed overtime pay should contact the federal Wage and Hour Division to discuss filing a claim.
Overtime is a provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Information on this Federal Law may be obtained from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, 150 E. Social Hall Avenue, Suite 695, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Telephone (801) 524-5706 or visit their website: https://www.dol.gov/whd.
Wage Claim (Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
When a worker in Utah has a wage dispute or believes they have not been paid properly, they may file a wage claim against the employer with the Labor Commission. Other options available to the employee include filing an action in small claims court or contacting an attorney. A wage claim form can be downloaded from the Labor Commission website. The Division of Antidiscrimination and Labor handles wage claims for private employers in Utah. Workers should be aware that if they file a claim in State Court, they cannot also file a wage claim with the Division—they cannot file in both places.
The employee may file a wage claim against the employer with the Labor Commission. Other options available to the employee include filing an action in small claims court or contacting an attorney. Click here to download a wage claim form.
Wage Claim (Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division)
State minimum wage laws that give more than the federal rate
Utah employers must follow both state and federal wage laws when both apply. When two laws cover the same situation, the employer should examine the guidelines under both State and Federal law and comply with the standard which is the strictest. For Utah workers, this means the higher of the two rates applies—whether that comes from state statute or federal regulation. The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 per hour, which currently matches the federal minimum wage. If either the state or federal government raises their rate in the future, employers must pay whichever amount is greater. This rule ensures workers always receive the most favorable protection available to them.
Employers must comply with both laws if both laws apply. An employer should examine the guidelines under both State and Federal law and comply with the standard which is the strictest.
Wage Claim (Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division)
When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
In Utah, employees receiving tips of at least $30.00 per month may be paid a cash wage of $2.13 per hour, but only if the total of the cash wage and the tips equals at least $7.25 per hour. The administrative rules for enforcing the Utah Minimum Wage Act outline additional requirements for individuals earning tips. If an employee's tips combined with the $2.13 per hour base wage do not reach the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference. This tip credit provision allows employers to count tips toward meeting the minimum wage obligation, but only when the combined total meets or exceeds $7.25 per hour. The document does not address whether meals or lodging can be credited toward the minimum wage.
Employees receiving tips of at least $30.00 per month may be paid a cash wage of $2.13 per hour, if the total of the cash wage and the tips total at least $7.25 per hour.
Wage Claim (Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division)
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 Claim (Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division)
- Hourly
The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 per hour.
Other years
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