Dover Minimum Wage 2026 (DE)
Last updated: · Part of Delaware
Dover, DE · Minimum Wage 2026
$15.00/hr
Follows the Delaware state rate
Follows state rate
Dover Minimum Wage vs. Delaware
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | $15.00/hr | — |
| Delaware (state rate) | $15.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Dover 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. Dover does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Dover must pay at least the Delaware state minimum wage of $15.00/hr. Follows Delaware state rate; no local minimum wage ordinance exists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Dover is $15.00 per hour, the same as the Delaware state minimum wage, since Dover does not set its own local rate.
No. Dover follows the Delaware state minimum wage of $15.00/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Dover follows the same $15.00/hr rate as the rest of Delaware. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Dover.