The Wisconsin minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. This is the same as the federal minimum wage, as Wisconsin has not yet enacted a state law to raise the Wisconsin minimum wage above this amount.
It's also important to note that there are also exemptions to the Wisconsin minimum wage laws, such as for tipped employees, full-time students, and certain disabled workers.
The minimum wage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is $12.00 per hour for employers with more than 50 employees and $11.00 per hour for employers with less than 50 employees.
This is higher than the state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, as the city of Milwaukee has enacted a local ordinance to raise the minimum wage above the state level.
A Workstream hiring specialist can help you identify high impact ways to improve your applicant experience, and even help you determine what is a good hourly wage for your location and business.
