Enter your state, hourly wage, and weekly hours to see how your pay compares to the US minimum wage. The US Minimum Wage Calculator breaks down your earnings into daily, weekly, monthly, and annual figures — plus shows the applicable federal or state minimum wage so you know exactly where you stand.
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The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, set by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It has remained at this level since 2009. Employers must pay at least this rate unless their state has a higher minimum wage, in which case the higher state rate applies.
The federal minimum wage sets the legal floor for what most employers must pay hourly workers across the US. If your state has a higher minimum wage, your employer must pay at least the state rate. Certain exemptions apply to tipped workers, student workers, and some small businesses.
As of 2026, Washington DC leads at $17.50/hr, followed by California at $16.50/hr and Washington State at $16.28/hr. Many states index their minimum wage to inflation and update annually, so rates can change each January 1st.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states have additional overtime rules, such as daily overtime thresholds.
Most workers are covered, but there are exemptions. Tipped employees can be paid a lower cash wage (as low as $2.13/hr federally) if tips bring them to minimum wage. Certain student workers, apprentices, and workers with disabilities may also be paid sub-minimum wages under specific certificates.
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks you work per year. For a standard full-time schedule (40 hrs/week × 52 weeks), multiply your hourly wage by 2,080 to get your gross annual salary.
Many states update their minimum wage annually, often on January 1st or July 1st. Some states tie increases to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for automatic inflation adjustments. Others require legislative action for each increase. Always check your state's Department of Labor for the latest rates.
Gross pay is your total earnings before any deductions — what this calculator shows. Net pay (take-home pay) is what remains after federal and state income taxes, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and any other deductions like health insurance or retirement contributions are withheld.