The minimum wage in Ohio increased to $10.10 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.05 per hour for tipped employees. The Ohio minimum wage will increase each year on January 1st in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), until it reaches $15.00 per hour in 2025. After 2025, the minimum wage in Ohio will continue to increase at the CPI rate, rounded to the nearest five cents.
The Ohio minimum wage laws apply to most employees, and employers are required to pay the higher of either the state or federal minimum wage. Future changes to the minimum wage in Ohio will depend on legislative decisions, economic conditions, and considerations of fairness and worker well-being.