US state minimum wage
Minimum wage in Rhode Island
$16.00 per hour
Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dol.gov
Legislated increase to $16.00 effective 2026-01-01.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Daily
- $128
- Weekly
- $640
- Monthly
- $2,773
- Annual
- $33,280
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Weekly (40h)
- $640
- Monthly
- $2,773
- Annual
- $33,280
Minimum wage in Rhode Island: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island?
- The minimum wage in Rhode Island is $16.00 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Rhode Island minimum wage works out to about $33,280 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Legislated increase to $16.00 effective 2026-01-01.