2021 Idaho Tipped Minimum Wage
The 2021 Idaho Tipped Minimum Wage is $3.35.
Effective 2021-01-01Source: Frequently Asked Questions on labor laws (Idaho Department of Labor)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2020
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2020.
| Item | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum cash wage | $3.35 | $3.35 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
Employers in Idaho who pay tipped employees
What changed this year, and why
The minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Idaho for 2021
Common questions
- What was the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Idaho in 2021?
- In 2021, the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Idaho was $3.35 per hour.
What a tip credit is, and the cash wage underneath it
Idaho law sets two different minimum wages: the standard rate and a lower rate for tipped employees. The current Idaho state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but for tipped employees, the minimum cash wage is $3.35 per hour. This means an employer in Idaho can pay a tipped worker $3.35 per hour in direct wages, with the understanding that tips will bring the worker's total earnings up to at least $7.25 per hour. If the worker's tips in a given pay period are not enough to cover the gap between $3.35 and $7.25, the employer must make up the difference so the worker receives at least the full minimum wage. The $3.35 cash wage is the lowest amount an employer in Idaho can pay a tipped employee per hour, and it applies only to workers who regularly receive tips as part of their job.
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