2026 Utah Minimum Wage
The 2026 Utah Minimum Wage is $7.25.
Effective 2026-01-01Source: State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)Verified 2026-09-01
Who it applies to
Employers and employees in Utah covered by the state minimum wage law. Unlike the states the table records as having no minimum wage law at all, Utah appears with a basic minimum rate of its own; the entry then narrows it, stating that the State law excludes from coverage any employment that is subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The entry attaches no employer-size condition and carries no premium pay line. The table does not display subminimum rates for minors, students or trainees, or any rate set by a local government.
What changed this year, and why
The U.S. Department of Labor's table of state minimum wage laws, updated July 1, 2026, lists Utah's basic minimum rate as $7.25 per hour. The entry adds that the State law excludes from coverage any employment that is subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. It states no dated step and no adjustment formula, and no earlier year of this record is published here, so this page states no year-over-year change.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Utah in 2026?
- It is $7.25 per hour. That is the basic minimum rate the U.S. Department of Labor lists for Utah in its State Minimum Wage Laws table, in the version updated July 1, 2026. The figure published here is read from that entry and from nothing else, so it reflects the state rate as the department recorded it on that date.
- Does the Utah minimum wage change again during 2026?
- The Department of Labor's table lists no scheduled change for Utah. The entry carries a single basic minimum rate with no dated step, and it states no formula for recalculating the rate, which several other entries in the same table do state. A change taking effect after the table's July 1, 2026 update would not appear here until the department republishes the table and this record is verified against it again.
- Does Utah have its own minimum wage law?
- Yes. The Department of Labor's table gives Utah a basic minimum rate, which places it among the jurisdictions with a minimum wage law of their own rather than among those whose entry reads that there is no state minimum wage law. The entry then immediately limits that law's reach with a coverage exclusion tied to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
- What does Utah's exclusion for work covered by federal law mean?
- The entry states that the State law excludes from coverage any employment that is subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The Department of Labor's table records that sentence and nothing further: it does not say which employment is subject to the federal statute, and it does not restate the federal coverage rules. Whether a particular job falls inside the exclusion is a question this table does not answer.
- Is Utah's minimum wage the same as the federal minimum wage?
- The table lists Utah's basic minimum rate as $7.25 per hour. The same table cites the current federal minimum wage in its entries for states with no minimum wage law of their own, and the amount given there is the same. Utah's entry itself draws no comparison; what it says instead is that the State law excludes from coverage any employment subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Which employers have to pay the Utah minimum wage?
- The table's Utah entry attaches no employer-size condition to the rate. For several other jurisdictions the same table opens the entry with a coverage line limiting the rate to employers above a stated headcount; Utah's entry carries no such line. What it carries instead is the exclusion of employment subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Is there a separate tipped minimum wage in Utah?
- The Department of Labor's state table lists one basic minimum rate per hour for Utah and no separate cash wage for tipped employees, so this page does not publish one. The same table states plainly that differential provisions are not displayed in it, naming subminimum rates for minors and students and training wages for new hires as its examples.
- Where does the $7.25 figure on this page come from?
- From the Wage and Hour Division's State Minimum Wage Laws table at dol.gov, in the snapshot captured for this record, where the Utah entry gives the basic minimum rate per hour as $7.25. The division notes on the same page that it tries to ensure the information is accurate and that individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information.
Every amount on this page is a published figure rather than yours. The Minimum wage pay calculator takes the number you enter and works it out against them, showing which published figure it used.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but that rate does not apply to every worker in every situation. Some states have laws that allow employers to pay certain categories of employees less than the standard minimum. These include minors, students, and newly hired workers who may be paid a training wage. A state may also choose to exempt certain workers entirely from minimum wage coverage. These special subminimum rates and exemptions are set by state law, not by the federal government, so they vary from one state to another. The table on this page shows only the basic state minimum wage rates and does not list any subminimum, training, or exemption rules that a particular state may have. Employers who want to pay a subminimum wage to a minor, student, or trainee must follow the rules of the state where the work is performed. Workers or employers who need details about these exceptions should contact the state labor office directly.
Some states set subminimum rates for minors and/or students or exempt them from coverage or have a training wage for new hires.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
When a city or county sets a higher minimum wage
Cities, counties, and other local governments sometimes enact minimum wage rates that exceed the rate set by their state. When that happens, the higher local rate controls within that jurisdiction. This table only shows state-by-state minimum wages and does not reflect any local ordinances that may push the floor higher in a particular city or county. Employers operating in a locality with its own wage law must pay the highest rate that applies: the federal rate of $7.25, the state rate, or the local rate, whichever is greatest. Workers who believe their employer is not following a local minimum wage should check with their city or county government, because the differential provisions are not displayed on this page.
Some local governments set minimum wage rates higher than their respective state minimum wage.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees who work beyond their standard weekly hours must receive overtime pay. The overtime premium is calculated at one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay for each qualifying overtime hour. This means that an employee earning the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour would receive at least one and one-half times that hourly amount for each overtime hour worked. The premium applies on a weekly basis and counts only hours actually worked. Certain exemptions and special rules may alter the calculation for specific occupations, so any other applicable provisions should be checked. The standard weekly overtime threshold is the trigger point in most states displayed on this page.
The overtime premium rate is one and one-half times the employee's regular rate, unless otherwise specified.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
The Wage and Hour Division, an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor, maintains the information on this page and strives to keep it current. However, the page itself notes that individuals should consult their state labor office for official, authoritative information on minimum wage rates and related requirements. State labor offices can confirm whether a state has set a rate different from the federal minimum of $7.25, whether subminimum or training wages apply, and whether local ordinances impose additional obligations. Workers who believe they have been paid below the applicable minimum wage may file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division or with the relevant state agency. The Division's website provides further guidance and contact details.
The Wage and Hour Division tries to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, but individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
Why the federal rate applies when the state rate is lower
The Utah minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the same figure as the federal minimum, and that is not a coincidence anyone in Utah should rely on. State law excludes from its coverage any employment subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act, so for most jobs in Utah the operative rule is the federal one and the state rule never applies at all. What that means in practice: when Congress changes the federal minimum, the rate you are owed changes with it, without Utah legislating anything. And when you have a complaint, it belongs to the federal Wage and Hour Division for a covered job. The state figure matters only for work the federal act does not reach.
Utah Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $7.25 The State law excludes from coverage any employment that is subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
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.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
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Utah Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $7.25
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