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