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Mississippi Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026
- Minimum wage (federal)
- $7.25/hr
- No state minimum wage law
- Federal minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
The Department of Labor listed these rates on 07/01/2026. A change that took effect after that date may not appear yet. Some cities and counties in Mississippi may set a higher minimum wage.
Overtime and other rules
As described by the Department of Labor
- Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the current Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Mississippi?
- Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.
- Does the minimum wage apply to tipped workers?
- Many states allow a lower cash wage for tipped employees as long as tips bring total pay up to the minimum wage. The Department of Labor publishes tipped wage rules for each state at dol.gov.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division · Listed 07/01/2026