2020 Idaho Tipped Minimum Wage
The 2020 Idaho Tipped Minimum Wage is $3.35.
Effective 2020-01-01Source: Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2019
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2019.
| Item | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum cash wage | $3.35 | $3.35 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Idaho employers who pay tipped employees
What changed this year, and why
In 2020, Idaho's minimum cash wage for tipped employees was $3.35 per hour.
Common questions
- What was the tipped minimum wage in Idaho in 2020?
- The minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Idaho was $3.35 per hour in 2020.
- How does the tipped wage relate to the regular minimum wage?
- Employers must ensure that the tipped employee's cash wage plus tips received equal at least the full minimum wage. If tips do not bring total earnings up to the regular minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
What a tip credit is, and the cash wage underneath it
Idaho has established a lower minimum cash wage for workers who receive tips as part of their compensation. Under Idaho law, employers may pay tipped employees a direct cash wage of $3.35 per hour instead of the full state minimum wage. This lower rate is allowed because the employee's tips are expected to make up the difference between that cash wage and the regular minimum wage. The arrangement means that a tipped worker's total earnings—the $3.35 per hour paid directly by the employer plus the tips received from customers—should reach at least the standard minimum wage. If in any pay period the combination of the lower cash wage and the tips falls short of the regular minimum wage, the employer is responsible for making up the difference. This $3.35 per hour cash wage applies throughout Idaho and is established under Idaho Code Section 44-1502.
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