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Minimum Wage in North Dakota

North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, and tipped employees can be paid a cash wage of $4.86 per hour because the tip credit is capped at 33 percent.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

North Dakota at a glance

Minimum wage (per hour)
$7.25
Tipped cash wage (per hour)
$4.86
Tip credit may not exceed 33 percent of the minimum wage, and tips plus wages must reach the full minimum.
Next scheduled increase
None scheduled
The statute has set $7.25 since July 24, 2009, with no automatic adjustment.

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The rules in North Dakota

What is the minimum wage in North Dakota in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in North Dakota: $7.25.

What is the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in North Dakota?

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in North Dakota: $4.86. Tip credit may not exceed 33 percent of the minimum wage, and tips plus wages must reach the full minimum.

When is the next minimum wage increase in North Dakota?

Next scheduled increase in North Dakota: None scheduled. The statute has set $7.25 since July 24, 2009, with no automatic adjustment.

Where do the North Dakota minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from N.D. Cent. Code 34-06-22 and N.D. Admin. Code 46-02-07. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

A tipped employee is a service employee who customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips.

What this means in practice

Check which rate applies before setting pay. Coverage rules, employer size thresholds, and exemptions for certain jobs or industries differ, and a local ordinance may require more than the state rate. The statute linked on each state page is the starting point.

Where a lower tipped cash wage is allowed, the employer usually must make up the difference whenever tips fall short of the full minimum wage for the pay period. Keeping accurate records of hours worked and tips reported helps show that every pay period met the minimum.

Rates can change on fixed dates, often January 1 or July 1, and some states adjust them each year for inflation. Reviewing pay rates, offer letters, and employment contracts ahead of each scheduled change helps avoid underpayment claims.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.