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