Helena Minimum Wage 2026 (MT)
Last updated: · Part of Montana
Helena, MT · Minimum Wage 2026
$10.85/hr
Follows the Montana state rate
Follows state rate
Helena Minimum Wage vs. Montana
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Helena | $10.85/hr | — |
| Montana (state rate) | $10.85/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Helena 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. Helena does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Helena must pay at least the Montana state minimum wage of $10.85/hr. Follows Montana's $10.85 state minimum wage; no Montana city or county has enacted its own minimum wage ordinance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Helena is $10.85 per hour, the same as the Montana state minimum wage, since Helena does not set its own local rate.
No. Helena follows the Montana state minimum wage of $10.85/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Helena follows the same $10.85/hr rate as the rest of Montana. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Helena.