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Minimum Wage in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's minimum wage is the federal rate of $7.25 per hour, and employers may take a tip credit if they pay at least the federal tipped cash wage of $2.13 per hour.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Oklahoma at a glance

Minimum wage (per hour)
$7.25
State law ties the rate to the current federal minimum wage. US DOL lists a $2.00 rate for some very small employers not covered by the FLSA.
Tipped cash wage (per hour)
$2.13
State law allows a tip credit if the cash wage meets 29 C.F.R. 531.50(a)(1), the federal $2.13 cash wage.
Next scheduled increase
None scheduled
Follows any change to the federal minimum wage.

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The rules in Oklahoma

What is the minimum wage in Oklahoma in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in Oklahoma: $7.25. State law ties the rate to the current federal minimum wage. US DOL lists a $2.00 rate for some very small employers not covered by the FLSA.

What is the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Oklahoma?

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in Oklahoma: $2.13. State law allows a tip credit if the cash wage meets 29 C.F.R. 531.50(a)(1), the federal $2.13 cash wage.

When is the next minimum wage increase in Oklahoma?

Next scheduled increase in Oklahoma: None scheduled. Follows any change to the federal minimum wage.

Where do the Oklahoma minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from Okla. Stat. tit. 40, 197.2 and Okla. Stat. tit. 40, 197.16. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Voters rejected State Question 832, which would have raised the minimum wage, at the June 16, 2026 election.

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.