Montgomery Minimum Wage 2026 (AL)
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Montgomery, AL · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the Alabama state rate
Montgomery Minimum Wage vs. Alabama
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $7.25/hr | — |
| Alabama (state rate) | $7.25/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Montgomery Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Montgomery does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and Alabama state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Montgomery must pay at least the Alabama state minimum wage of $7.25/hr. Follows the federal/state rate; state law preempts local minimum wage ordinances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Montgomery is $7.25 per hour, the same as the Alabama state minimum wage, since Montgomery does not set its own local rate.
No. Montgomery follows the Alabama state minimum wage of $7.25/hr rather than setting its own rate. Alabama state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Montgomery follows the same $7.25/hr rate as the rest of Alabama. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Montgomery.