The Rhode Island minimum wage for 2026 is $16.00 per hour.
Rhode Island allows a tip credit. Tipped cash wage is $3.89.
Wage rates for 2026
Basic minimum wage
$16.00 per hour
Tip credit
Yes Allowed
Tipped cash wage
$3.89 per hour
Youth / training wage
Full-time students under 19 may be paid 90% of the minimum in some cases.
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Time and one-half is required for work on Sundays and holidays in retail and certain businesses under separate laws.
Related labor laws in Rhode Island
Paid sick leave
Required. Rhode Island's Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act provides paid sick leave.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Time and one-half is required for work on Sundays and holidays in retail and certain businesses under separate laws.
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 Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.