Cranston Minimum Wage 2026 (RI)
Last updated: · Part of Rhode Island
Cranston, RI · Minimum Wage 2026
$16.00/hr
Follows the Rhode Island state rate
Follows state rate
Cranston Minimum Wage vs. Rhode Island
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cranston | $16.00/hr | — |
| Rhode Island (state rate) | $16.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Cranston 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. Cranston does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Cranston must pay at least the Rhode Island state minimum wage of $16.00/hr. Follows the Rhode Island state rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Cranston is $16.00 per hour, the same as the Rhode Island state minimum wage, since Cranston does not set its own local rate.
No. Cranston follows the Rhode Island state minimum wage of $16.00/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Cranston follows the same $16.00/hr rate as the rest of Rhode Island. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Cranston.