Verified against official state labor departments Updated for 2026

Oklahoma Minimum Wage (2026)

The current Oklahoma minimum wage, how tipped and youth pay work, the state's overtime rules, and the labor laws that go with your paycheck.

Updated for 2026 Last verified: Jul 6, 2026
Basic minimum wage
$7.25 /hr
Federal rate applies
Tipped cash wage
$2.13 /hr
Tip credit allowed
Federal floor
At the floor
No higher state minimum

Oklahoma does not set a minimum wage above the federal level, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Oklahoma adopts the federal minimum wage of $7.25 for most covered employers.

Wage rates for 2026

Basic minimum wage
$7.25 per hour
Tip credit
Yes Allowed
Tipped cash wage
$2.13 per hour
Youth / training wage
Federal youth wage of $4.25/hour may apply to workers under 20 for their first 90 days.

Overtime & premium pay

TypeRequirement
Weekly40 hours (1.5x)

Employers with 10+ full-time employees or over $100,000 in annual sales pay $7.25. Other employers may pay $2.00.

Related labor laws in Oklahoma

Paid sick leave
Overtime

Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Employers with 10+ full-time employees or over $100,000 in annual sales pay $7.25. Other employers may pay $2.00.

Full Oklahoma overtime laws & calculator →

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 Oklahoma Department of Labor.

Oklahoma final paycheck deadline →

Meal & rest breaks

Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Oklahoma and federal rules.

Oklahoma meal & rest break laws →

Time off to vote

Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.

Oklahoma voting leave law →

Jury duty

Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.

Oklahoma jury duty leave law →

Bereavement leave

Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.

Oklahoma bereavement leave law →

As of 2026, no city or county in Oklahoma sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $7.25 applies everywhere.

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Common questions

Oklahoma minimum wage FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Oklahoma for 2026?
Oklahoma does not set a higher state minimum, so the rate is the federal $7.25 per hour for employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
How much is Oklahoma minimum wage per year?
At $7.25 an hour, full-time work (40 hours a week) comes to about $15,080 a year before taxes. Use the calculator on this page to try your own hours.
What are the overtime rules in Oklahoma?
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Employers with 10+ full-time employees or over $100,000 in annual sales pay $7.25. Other employers may pay $2.00.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma allows a tip credit. The tipped cash wage is $2.13 per hour, as long as tips bring the worker up to the full minimum wage.
Is there a youth or training minimum wage in Oklahoma?
Federal youth wage of $4.25/hour may apply to workers under 20 for their first 90 days.
Does Oklahoma require paid sick leave?
Not required by state law.
Where can I find official Oklahoma minimum wage information?
You can find official information from the Oklahoma Department of Labor, linked on this page.

David Scott compiles and verifies minimum wage rates, tipped wages, and overtime rules from official state and federal labor department sources, and re-checks every page when rates change. See how the data is sourced.