Overview

• The 2026 increase is tied to the voter-approved 2006 amendment that indexes Ohio’s minimum wage to inflation.
• Nontipped pay rises by 30 cents to $11.00 per hour and tipped pay rises by 15 cents to $5.50, a 2.8% gain over 2025.
• Beginning in 2026, the state wage applies to businesses with more than $405,000 in annual gross receipts, up from $394,000.
• Smaller employers and workers aged 14–15 remain subject to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
• Employers must post the official 2026 Minimum Wage notice, with the poster and compliance resources available from the Ohio Department of Commerce.