Minimum Wage/Texas
Texas Minimum Wage 2026
The statewide rate, tipped rules, and the exempt salary threshold. Every figure below is checked against primary sources.
| Tipped minimum | $2.13 / hour cash wage (employer makes up the difference to $7.25) |
|---|---|
| Exempt salary threshold | Federal FLSA threshold applies: $35,568 / year ($684/wk) |
How Texas’s exempt salary threshold compares across all six states
Local rates and notes
Texas law (Labor Code § 62.0515) preempts local minimum wages; no city or county may set a higher rate.
Rate record
What has taken effect and what we have checked.
2026 (unchanged)
State minimum in effect: $7.25 / hour (follows the federal minimum; unchanged since 2009)
August 18, 2026
Every figure on this page re-verified against the primary sources below.Latest check
Questions employers ask
What is the Texas minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour; Texas follows the federal minimum, unchanged since 2009.
Can Texas cities set a minimum wage higher than $7.25?
No. Texas Labor Code § 62.0515 preempts local minimum wages; no city or county may set a higher rate for private employers.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Texas?
A $2.13 per hour cash wage, with the employer required to make up the difference if tips don't bring the employee to $7.25.
Sources and caveats
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