Wisconsin Minimum Wage Rates Adult $7.25 Minor $7.25
Summary
Wisconsin DWD publishes current minimum wage rates effective as of July 24, 2009. The standard adult and minor minimum wage rates are both $7.25 per hour, matching the federal minimum. Separate rates apply for opportunity employees ($5.90), tipped employees ($2.33), caddies, and camp counselors.
What changed
Wisconsin DWD has published its current minimum wage rate schedule on its labor standards webpage. The rates show adult and minor workers at $7.25 per hour, with opportunity employees (under 20, first 90 days) at $5.90 and tipped employees at $2.33 per hour plus tips. Board and lodging rates for camp counselors are also listed. The page references Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 104 and Wisconsin Administrative Code DWD 272 as the governing authority.
Employers operating in Wisconsin should note that the state minimum wage for most workers matches the federal floor of $7.25. Employers paying the opportunity wage must increase pay to $7.25 after 90 consecutive calendar days or when the worker reaches age 20, whichever occurs first. Employers of tipped workers must ensure that tips combined with the $2.33 hourly wage average at least $7.25 per pay period or must make up the difference.
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Wisconsin's Current Minimum Wage Rates
| Rate Type | As of 7/24/09 | |
| --- | --- | |
| Adult | $7.25 | |
| Minor | $7.25 | |
| Opportunity Employee | $5.90 | |
| Tipped Employee | $2.33 | |
| Tipped Opportunity Employee | $2.13 | |
| Caddies | 9 holes: $5.90
18 holes: $10.50 | |
| Camp Counselors |
| No Board or Lodging | Adult: $350/week | Minor: $350/week |
| Board Only | Adult: $265/week | Minor: $265/week |
| With Board and Lodging | Adult: $210/week | Minor: $210/week |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage if I receive tips?
If you receive tips, your employer must pay you at least $2.33 per hour in wages. If your tips combined with the hourly wage of at least $2.33 per hour do not average at least $7.25 per hour over the course of the pay period, your employer must make up the difference.
What is the opportunity wage?
The opportunity wage is the wage your employer may pay you if you are under 20 years old. If you are under 20 years old, your employer may pay the opportunity wage of $5.90 per hour for your first consecutive calendar days of employment. After 90 consecutive calendar days, or when you reach 20 years old, whichever comes first, you must receive a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
For more information
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- Wisconsin Minimum Wage Rates Poster (ERD-9247-P) (English | Spanish)
- Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 104
- Wisconsin Administrative Code DWD 272
- Information on the Special Minimum Wage for People with Disabilities
- Historical Résumé of Minimum Wage Regulations in Wisconsin (formerly named LS-39-E)
- Federal Minimum Wage
- Federal Minimum Wage Poster (DOL) DWD Contact Information
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