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