The minimum wage in Montana is $10.30 per hour for all employees, effective January 1, 2023. This is the result of a voter-approved initiative in 2006 that gradually increased the minimum wage from $8.00 to $9.95 over a seven-year period.
There are a few exemptions to the minimum wage law in Montana. Tipped workers are paid a lower minimum wage of $3.84 per hour, but they must also receive tips that bring their hourly earnings up to the minimum wage. Employees under the age of 18 are also paid a lower minimum wage of $8.75 per hour, but only if they are working in their first 90 days of employment.
The minimum wage is an important issue for many people in Montana. It is a matter of fairness, economic security, and quality of life. The debate over the minimum wage is likely to continue for many years to come, but it is an issue that deserves our attention.
Here are some additional facts about the minimum wage in Montana:
The average wage in Montana is $26.88 per hour. The median wage is the wage at which half of workers earn less and half earn more. Median wage is $20.69 for Montana.
Wages are generally higher in Montana than in other states. The cost of living in Montana is also higher than in many other states.
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