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Iowa Minimum Wage
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State and federal minimum wage
$7.25 per hour
The state minimum wage equals the federal minimum wage. Local rules and coverage exceptions can still change the applicable rate.
- Federal table effective
- July 1, 2026
- Teambridge verified
- September 4, 2026
Before payroll closes
Verify the rate for the work location
- Confirm the city and county where the work is performed. A local rate may be higher than the state baseline.
- Check whether employer size, industry, occupation, age, training status, or another coverage rule changes the rate.
- Review tip credit rules separately before using a cash wage below the full minimum wage.
- Keep the applicable rate and its effective date with the payroll record used for each work location.
