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
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 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
Not required by state law.
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.
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.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $7.25 applies everywhere.