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Minimum Wage in Texas

Texas uses the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, and tipped employees can be paid the federal cash wage of $2.13 per hour.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Texas at a glance

Minimum wage (per hour)
$7.25
State law adopts the federal minimum wage. It excludes employment covered by the FLSA.
Tipped cash wage (per hour)
$2.13
Wage of tipped employees follows FLSA section 3(m).
Next scheduled increase
None scheduled
Follows any change to the federal minimum wage.

Sources

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The rules in Texas

What is the minimum wage in Texas in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in Texas: $7.25. State law adopts the federal minimum wage. It excludes employment covered by the FLSA.

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

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in Texas: $2.13. Wage of tipped employees follows FLSA section 3(m).

When is the next minimum wage increase in Texas?

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

Where do the Texas minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from Tex. Lab. Code 62.051, Tex. Lab. Code 62.052 and Tex. Lab. Code 62.151. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

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.