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