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Texas minimum wage

$7.25 per hour (federal minimum wage)

Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. The Texas state minimum wage law does not contain current dollar minimums; the state adopts the federal minimum wage rate by reference (U.S. Department of Labor).

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in Texas · All industries
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Official source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table Last checked Nov 1, 2026
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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
Texas
Texas minimum wage 		$7.25 per hour (federal minimum wage) 0–any employees
All industries 		Jan 1, 2026
Current 		U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table
Checked Nov 1, 2026
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What changed in Austin, Texas?

Texas minimum wage

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
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Questions employers ask about Minimum wage in Austin, Texas

What is the Austin minimum wage requirement for 0+ employees?

$7.25 per hour (federal minimum wage). Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. The Texas state minimum wage law does not contain current dollar minimums; the state adopts the federal minimum wage rate by reference (U.S. Department of Labor).

When did Texas minimum wage take effect?

Effective January 1, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table. Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow Texas minimum wage?

Employers with 0 or more employees in Texas across all industries.

What is the penalty for violating Texas minimum wage?

No penalty information has been published in this entry. Consult the official source.

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