Cincinnati Minimum Wage 2026 (OH)
Last updated: · Part of Ohio
Cincinnati, OH · Minimum Wage 2026
$11.00/hr
Follows the Ohio state rate
Follows state rate
Cincinnati Minimum Wage vs. Ohio
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $11.00/hr | — |
| Ohio (state rate) | $11.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Cincinnati 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. Cincinnati does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Cincinnati must pay at least the Ohio state minimum wage of $11.00/hr. Follows Ohio state rate of $11.00/hr.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Cincinnati is $11.00 per hour, the same as the Ohio state minimum wage, since Cincinnati does not set its own local rate.
No. Cincinnati follows the Ohio state minimum wage of $11.00/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Cincinnati follows the same $11.00/hr rate as the rest of Ohio. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Cincinnati.