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Rhode Island Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026
- Basic minimum wage
- $16.00/hr
- State law
- Federal minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Full-time weekly pay at this rate
- $640.00
- 40 hours
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $33,280
- 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 Rhode Island may set a higher minimum wage.
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $16.00 |
Overtime and other rules
As described by the Department of Labor
Premium pay after: Weekly - 40
- Time and one-half premium pay for work on Sundays and holidays in retail and certain other businesses is required under two laws that are separate from the minimum wage law.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island?
- The Department of Labor lists the basic minimum wage in Rhode Island as $16.00 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