Short answer. Ohio Department of Commerce, September 30, 2026: $11.40 for non-tipped and $5.70 for tipped employees from January 1, 2027, for employers with annual gross receipts of more than $419,000.
$11.40
Ohio minimum wage from January 1, 2027 (+$0.40, 3.6%)
Ohio minimum wage at a glance
- 2027 rate
- $11.40 from January 1, 2027
- 2026 rate
- $11.00 non-tipped and $5.50 tipped in 2026 (Ohio Department of Commerce).
- Change
- +$0.40 an hour (3.6%)
- Tipped employees
- Cash wage $5.50 → $5.70; maximum tip credit $5.70
- Local rates
- Not confirmed on a state page
Ohio tipped employees in 2027
Tipped cash wage is half the minimum: $5.70 in 2027. A server on $5.70 who works 30 hours needs at least $171.00 in tips that week to reach $11.40 an hour; the employer covers any shortfall.
Other Ohio rates
| Who | 2026 | 2027 | Where it's from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller employers (gross receipts at or under the threshold) and 14- and 15-year-olds | $7.25 | $7.25 | Tied to the federal $7.25. Threshold: $405,000 for 2026 (US DOL), $419,000 for 2027 (Ohio Commerce). |
What the Ohio change costs: an example
Each row compares a pay rate with the Ohio 2027 floor. Weekly cost is the raise times hours, with overtime at time and a half; the last column runs from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 (52.14 weeks). Employer taxes aren't included.
| Employee | Rate now | Hours | Raise | Weekly | Rest of 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the 2026 minimum | $11.00 | 40 | +$0.40 | $16.00 | $834.24 |
| Between the two rates | $11.20 | 30 | +$0.20 | $6.00 | $312.84 |
| Full time plus 5 hours overtime | $11.00 | 45 | +$0.40 | $19.00 | $990.66 |
| Already above 2027 | $11.90 | 40 | None | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tipped, at the 2026 cash wage | $5.50 | 30 | +$0.20 | $6.00 | $312.84 |
Run your own staff list in the payroll change calculator set to Ohio.
Updating Ohio payroll
- Before January 1, 2027, list everyone paid under $11.40 an hour (or under $5.70 cash for tipped staff), including part-timers and seasonal staff.
- Decide which Ohio rate applies to each person: smaller employers (gross receipts at or under the threshold) and 14- and 15-year-olds.
- Change the rates in payroll with an effective date of January 1, 2027, and split any pay period that crosses it.
- For tipped staff, update the cash wage and keep checking each week that cash wage plus tips reaches $11.40.
- Replace the Ohio minimum wage poster with the 2027 version from the state labor department.
Official Ohio sources
- Ohio Department of Commerce: Ohio minimum wage to increase by 3.5% in 2027
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)
General information, not legal advice, checked November 2026 against the official Ohio pages above. A state can change a rate after we check, cities and counties can set higher rates, and exemptions depend on the job and the employer. Before you change payroll, confirm the rate on the state labor department's site or with your payroll provider or employment attorney. MCC Solutions isn't affiliated with any government agency.
Ohio 2027 minimum wage questions
What is the Ohio minimum wage in 2027?
$11.40 an hour from January 1, 2027, up from $11.00. Ohio Department of Commerce, September 30, 2026: $11.40 for non-tipped and $5.70 for tipped employees from January 1, 2027, for employers with annual gross receipts of more than $419,000.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Ohio for 2027?
$5.70 an hour in cash wages ($5.50 before the change), with tips making up the rest of $11.40. Tipped cash wage is half the minimum: $5.70 in 2027.
Is there a different Ohio rate for smaller employers (gross receipts at or under the threshold) and 14- and 15-year-olds?
Yes: $7.25 in 2027 ($7.25 in 2026). Source: Tied to the federal $7.25. Threshold: $405,000 for 2026 (US DOL), $419,000 for 2027 (Ohio Commerce). It applies only to workers who fit that description; everyone else gets $11.40.
How much more does a full-time Ohio minimum wage worker cost each week in 2027?
$0.40 an hour more, so $16.00 for a 40-hour week before employer taxes, or about $834.24 over the rest of 2027. Overtime hours add the raise at time and a half.
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