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