Wisconsin Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Wisconsin’s wage policy in 2026.
$7.25
Current Minimum Wage
$7.25
Projected 2026 Rate
$2.33
Tipped Worker Rate
None
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Wisconsin has not raised its minimum wage above the federal floor. Democrats have proposed increases repeatedly without success under divided government. Wisconsin workers in urban areas earn well above minimum in labor market competition, but the legal floor has not moved in over a decade.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $7.25/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $2.33/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | None |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $7.25/hour |
| Legislative Source | State law (matches federal) |
Political Context
Wisconsin divided government has blocked minimum wage increases. Governor Evers has supported $15; the Republican legislature has refused. Milwaukee and Madison workers earn well above the minimum due to labor market competition, but the policy failure is significant symbolically.