The Montana minimum wage for 2026 is $10.85 per hour. Adjusted annually for inflation each January 1.
Montana does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees receive the full minimum wage.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Businesses not covered by the FLSA with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less may pay $4.00/hour, but FLSA-covered employees must get the higher of the federal or state minimum.
Related labor laws in Montana
Paid sick leave
Not required by state law.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Businesses not covered by the FLSA with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less may pay $4.00/hour, but FLSA-covered employees must get the higher of the federal or state minimum.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Montana and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
As of 2026, no city or county in Montana sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $10.85 applies everywhere.