Georgia Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Georgia’s wage policy in 2026.
$7.25
Current Minimum Wage
$7.25
Projected 2026 Rate
$2.13
Tipped Worker Rate
None
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Georgia has no state minimum wage law and defaults to the federal floor of $7.25. The state has not raised wages despite significant economic growth, particularly in the Atlanta metro. Georgia wages have been driven up in some sectors by labor market competition.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $7.25/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $2.13/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | None |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $7.25/hour |
| Legislative Source | Federal floor (no state law) |
Political Context
Georgia Republicans have consistently blocked minimum wage increases. Atlanta has discussed local minimum wages but state preemption limits local authority. The issue is a dividing line between urban/Democratic Georgia and rural/Republican Georgia.