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Montana Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026
- Basic minimum wage
- $10.85/hr
- State law
- Federal minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Full-time weekly pay at this rate
- $434.00
- 40 hours
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $22,568
- 52 weeks
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 Montana may set a higher minimum wage.
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Businesses with gross annual sales of more than $110,000 | $10.85 |
| Businesses not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less | $4.00 |
Overtime and other rules
As described by the Department of Labor
Premium pay after: Weekly - 40
- A business not covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act whose gross annual sales are $110,000 or less may pay $4.00 per hour. However, if an individual employee is producing or moving goods between states or otherwise covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, that employee must be paid the greater of either the federal minimum wage or Montana's minimum wage.
- The minimum wage is adjusted annually based on a set formula.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Montana?
- The Department of Labor lists the basic minimum wage in Montana as $10.85 an hour (listed 07/01/2026).
- 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