Hattiesburg Minimum Wage 2026 (MS)
Last updated: · Part of Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the Mississippi state rate
Hattiesburg Minimum Wage vs. Mississippi
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | $7.25/hr | — |
| Mississippi (state rate) | $7.25/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Hattiesburg 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. Hattiesburg does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and Mississippi state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Hattiesburg must pay at least the Mississippi state minimum wage of $7.25/hr. Follows Mississippi's federal-minimum wage rate; state law preempts local minimum wage ordinances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Hattiesburg is $7.25 per hour, the same as the Mississippi state minimum wage, since Hattiesburg does not set its own local rate.
No. Hattiesburg follows the Mississippi state minimum wage of $7.25/hr rather than setting its own rate. Mississippi state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Hattiesburg follows the same $7.25/hr rate as the rest of Mississippi. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Hattiesburg.