2022 Utah Minimum Wage
The 2022 Utah Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2022-01-01Source: Wage Claim (Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2021
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2021.
| Item | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | $7.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Employers and employees in Utah
What changed this year, and why
Utah's minimum wage rate for 2022
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Utah for 2022?
- The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 per hour for 2022.
- Are there exceptions to the minimum wage?
- Yes. Utah law allows a lower training wage for minors during their initial period of employment, and a lower base wage for tipped employees whose tips bring total earnings to at least the full minimum wage.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
Under federal law, employers may pay certain workers less than the standard minimum wage. In Utah, minors under 18 may be paid a training wage of $4.25 per hour for the first 90 days of employment, after which they must receive at least $7.25 per hour. Tipped employees, including minors, may be paid a base cash wage of $2.13 per hour as long as their tips bring their total earnings to at least the full minimum wage each hour. These subminimum rates are the only exceptions Utah recognizes. There are no separate student learner wages or special certificates for full-time students in Utah; the federal youth training wage and tip credit are what apply. If a worker does not fall into one of these categories, the employer must pay the full minimum wage regardless of age or enrollment in school.
Minor employees (under 18 years of age) may be paid $4.25 per hour, as a training wage, for the first 90 days of employment. 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.
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Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
Utah does not have its own state overtime law. Overtime protections for workers in Utah come from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act rather than from state legislation. Because Utah has no separate state overtime statute, the state Division of Anti-Discrimination and Labor cannot help with unpaid overtime claims. Workers who believe their employer has failed to pay overtime wages must contact the U.S. Department of Labor directly. The Salt Lake City office of the federal Wage and Hour Division can be reached at (801) 524-5706, and information about federal overtime requirements is available on the Department of Labor's website at dol.gov/whd. Utah employees should keep records of hours worked to support any overtime claim filed with the federal agency.
The State of Utah has no overtime law. You should contact the U.S. Department of Labor at (801) 524-5706 about filing an overtime claim.
Wage Claim (Utah Labor Commission, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers in Utah with questions about minimum wage rates or wage payment issues should contact the Utah Labor Commission. For wage claims, workers must obtain and complete a Wage Claim Assignment Form, which can be downloaded from the Commission's website or obtained by phone or in person. However, the Utah Division of Anti-Discrimination and Labor can only help workers employed by private companies. Those who work for the state, a county, or a city must follow their employer's internal grievance procedures and may also be able to file a claim for unpaid wages in state court. For overtime claims specifically, since Utah has no state overtime law, workers must contact the U.S. Department of Labor.
To file a wage claim, you must obtain and complete a Wage Claim Assignment Form. You may download a form from our website. If you prefer, you can contact the Division by phone or in person to obtain the Form, or if you need help completing the form.
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State minimum wage laws that give more than the federal rate
Utah employers must comply with both state and federal wage laws when both apply. When the requirements differ, employers must follow whichever standard provides greater protection to employees. Since Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which matches the federal minimum wage, workers in Utah are entitled to at least that amount. If federal law were to establish a higher rate, employers would need to pay the higher federal amount. The Utah Minimum Wage Act works alongside the federal Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure workers receive the most favorable wage protections available under either law.
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.
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When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
In Utah, tipped employees who receive at least $30.00 per month in tips may be paid a base cash wage of $2.13 per hour by their employer. However, the total of this base wage plus the tips received must equal at least $7.25 per hour. If an employee's tips combined with the $2.13 base wage do not reach the minimum wage threshold, the employer is required to make up the difference. This tip credit provision allows employers to count tips toward meeting their minimum wage obligation, but only when the employee regularly receives substantial tips. Workers should keep records of their tips to ensure they are receiving the full minimum wage when combining cash wages and tips.
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)
What an employer may deduct from your pay
Utah law addresses whether employers can make deductions from employee wages for items such as till shortages, cash advances, or purchased items. The specific rules about what can be deducted from paychecks are governed by the Utah Payment of Wages Act and related regulations. Employers cannot make deductions that would reduce an employee's pay below the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour unless specifically authorized by law. Workers who believe their employer has made improper deductions from their wages can file a claim with the Utah Labor Commission. The Commission will investigate whether the deductions violated state wage payment laws and can help recover any wages that were unlawfully withheld.
Is an employer allowed to make a deduction from an employee's wages for till shortages, cash advances, items pur
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Why the federal rate applies when the state rate is lower
When both Utah state law and federal law apply to an employer, the employer must comply with both sets of requirements. If the standards differ between state and federal law, the employer must follow whichever standard is stricter and provides greater protection to employees. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which matches the current federal minimum wage. However, if federal law were to establish a higher rate in the future, covered employers would need to pay that higher federal amount rather than the state rate. The principle ensures that workers receive the most favorable wage protections available under either legal framework.
Do employers have to follow both the State and the Federal wage guidelines? 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)
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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