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.

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Texas Minimum Wage (2026)

Effective 2026 (unchanged) · verified as of July 5, 2026

State minimum wage: $7.25 / hour (follows the federal minimum; unchanged since 2009)
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)

Local rates & notes

Texas law (Labor Code § 62.0515) preempts local minimum wages — no city or county may set a higher rate.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Source: Texas Workforce Commission (twc.texas.gov/programs/wage-and-hour/texas-minimum-wage-law) / U.S. DOL ($7.25 federal). Re-confirmed 2026-07-02.

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