2018 Idaho Tipped Minimum Wage
The 2018 Idaho Tipped Minimum Wage is $3.35.
Effective 2018-01-01Source: Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2017
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2017.
| Item | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum cash wage | $3.35 | $3.35 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Tipped employees and their employers in Idaho
What changed this year, and why
The minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Idaho is $3.35 per hour for 2018.
Common questions
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Idaho?
- The minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Idaho is $3.35 per hour. The employer must ensure the employee's tips plus cash wage equal at least the full state minimum wage.
What a tip credit is, and the cash wage underneath it
Idaho law establishes a minimum wage structure that includes a special rate for tipped workers. While the state's regular minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, employers may pay tipped employees a lower cash wage of $3.35 per hour. This difference between the cash wage and the full minimum wage represents the tip credit. The tip credit reflects the assumption that tipped employees will receive enough in gratuities to bring their total compensation up to at least $7.25 per hour. If an employee's tips plus the $3.35 cash wage fall short of the minimum wage in any workweek, the employer must make up the difference. This system allows employers to account for the tips their workers receive while ensuring employees still earn at least the full minimum wage. The rule is established under Idaho Code Section 44-1502.
The current Idaho state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. The minimum wage for a tipped employee is $3.35 per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
How each figure was verified
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Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)
- Minimum cash wage
The minimum wage for a tipped employee is $3.35 per hour.
Other years
Every Idaho Tipped Minimum Wage year · Tipped Minimum Wage in every state