Federal minimum wage
Minimum wage in United States (federal)
$7.25 per hour
Effective 2009-07-24 · Source: dol.gov
Federal minimum wage under FLSA. Unchanged since 2009. Applies as the floor in states with no minimum wage or a rate below $7.25.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $7.25
- Daily
- $58
- Weekly
- $290
- Monthly
- $1,257
- Annual
- $15,080
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
- $7.25
- Weekly (40h)
- $290
- Monthly
- $1,257
- Annual
- $15,080
Minimum wage in United States (federal): FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in United States (federal)?
- The minimum wage in United States (federal) is $7.25 per hour, effective 2009-07-24.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the United States (federal) minimum wage works out to about $15,080 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Federal minimum wage under FLSA. Unchanged since 2009. Applies as the floor in states with no minimum wage or a rate below $7.25.