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