Ohio’s minimum wage will officially increase on Jan. 1, 2027, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance’s Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration.
The adjustment represents a 3.5% increase from the 2026 rates, mandated by a state constitutional amendment that ties wages to inflation.
New 2027 Wage Rates
- Non-Tipped Employees: $11.40 per hour (up from $11.00 in 2026)
- Tipped Employees: $5.70 per hour (up from $5.50 in 2026)
Business Revenue Thresholds
The state minimum wage applies to businesses based on their annual gross receipts:
- Gross Receipts Over $420,000: Must pay the new Ohio rates listed above. (This threshold increased from $405,000).
- Gross Receipts of $420,000 or Less: May pay the federal minimum wage baseline of $7.25 per hour.
Exceptions & Compliance
- Minor Workers: The rate for 14- and 15-year-old workers remains tied to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
- Mandatory Poster: All covered Ohio employers are required to display the official 2027 Minimum Wage poster in the workplace.
Employers can download the official poster for free directly from the Division of Industrial Compliance website.