Idaho Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Idaho’s wage policy in 2026.
$7.25
Current Minimum Wage
$7.25
Projected 2026 Rate
$3.35
Tipped Worker Rate
None
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Idaho has no state minimum wage and pays the federal minimum of $7.25. Boise’s strong labor market has pushed actual wages above the minimum for many workers despite no legal requirement. The state has resisted wage floor legislation.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $7.25/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $3.35/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | None |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $7.25/hour |
| Legislative Source | Federal floor |
Political Context
Idaho Republicans oppose minimum wage increases as government interference in labor markets. The strong labor market in Boise has made the minimum wage less practically significant there, but rural and service workers in smaller communities still earn at or near the floor.