Utah Minimum Wage 2026
Last updated: · Source: Utah Department of Labor
Utah · Minimum Wage 2026
Effective 2009-07-24
Data last verified: 2026-07-09
Tipped Rate
$2.13/hr
Tip Credit
$5.12/hr
Exempt Salary
$684/wk
Effective Date
2009-07-24
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Current Utah Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 per hour in 2026, effective 2009-07-24. Utah follows the federal minimum wage set by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which has remained at $7.25/hr since 2009. See the federal minimum wage page for how the FLSA floor applies nationwide.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers must pay the highest minimum wage that legally applies to a work location, whether set federally, by the state, or by a city or county ordinance.
Utah Tipped Minimum Wage
In Utah, tipped employees may be paid a direct cash wage of $2.13/hr. Employers may claim a tip credit of up to $5.12/hr, but the employee's total hourly earnings (direct wages + tips) must equal at least the full minimum wage of $7.25/hr. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
| Component | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct cash wage | $2.13/hr | Minimum employer must pay directly |
| Tip credit | $5.12/hr | Maximum credit employer may claim |
| Total required | $7.25/hr | Wages + tips must reach this floor |
Utah Exempt Employee Salary Threshold (2026)
An "exempt" employee is a salaried worker who, by law, isn't entitled to overtime pay (time-and-a-half) for hours worked beyond 40 in a week. Whether a salaried employee actually qualifies as exempt depends on both their pay and their job duties. Utah follows the federal FLSA salary threshold. To qualify for the white-collar (executive, administrative, or professional) overtime exemption, salaried employees must earn at least $684/week ($35,568/year) in 2026.
City & County Minimum Wages in Utah
Utah Code § 34-40-106, enacted 2001, prohibits cities, towns, and counties from establishing a minimum wage that exceeds the federal rate.
| City / County | 2026 Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $7.25/hr (state rate) | State law preempts local minimum wage ordinances; follows the $7.25/hr federal rate. |
| Provo | $7.25/hr (state rate) | State law preempts local minimum wage ordinances; follows the $7.25/hr federal rate. |
| Ogden | $7.25/hr (state rate) | State law preempts local minimum wage ordinances; follows the $7.25/hr federal rate. |
Utah Minimum Wage History
The following table shows minimum wage rates in Utah over the past several years.
| Year | Minimum Wage | Effective Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7.25/hr | 2009-07-24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 per hour in 2026, effective 2009-07-24. Tipped employees may be paid $2.13 per hour provided tips bring total earnings to at least $7.25/hr.
Utah's minimum wage remains at the federal $7.25/hr rate in 2026; a bill (SB 179) proposing a $20/hr state minimum wage was introduced but has not passed.
In Utah, tipped employees must be paid at least $2.13 per hour directly. Employers may claim a tip credit of up to $5.12/hr, but total compensation including tips must reach $7.25/hr.
Utah follows the federal FLSA salary threshold. Salaried exempt employees must earn at least $684/week ($35,568/year) to qualify for the white-collar overtime exemption in 2026.
Utah Code § 34-40-106, enacted 2001, prohibits cities, towns, and counties from establishing a minimum wage that exceeds the federal rate.