What is the current Pennsylvania minimum wage in 2025 and 2026?

Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour — identical to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) floor. The Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (43 P.S. §333.104) sets this rate, and the General Assembly has not raised it above the federal level since July 24, 2009. Governor Shapiro has proposed increases in recent budget cycles, but as of mid-2026 no legislation raising the rate has been enacted.

Does Pennsylvania have a higher minimum wage than the federal rate?

No. Pennsylvania's state minimum wage equals the federal rate of $7.25/hr. Several large states (California, New York, Washington) have enacted higher state floors, but Pennsylvania has not. Workers covered by the FLSA in Pennsylvania are therefore guaranteed exactly $7.25/hr — neither more nor less under general state or federal law.

How is overtime calculated under Pennsylvania law?

Both the FLSA (29 U.S.C. §207) and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act require employers to pay at least 1.5 times the regular rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. At minimum wage ($7.25/hr), the overtime rate is $7.25 x 1.5 = $10.875/hr. A 45-hour week therefore earns: 40h x $7.25 = $290 regular, plus 5h x $10.875 = $54.375 overtime, giving a weekly gross of $344.38.

What is the tipped-employee minimum wage in Pennsylvania?

Tipped workers in Pennsylvania may be paid a direct (cash) wage as low as $2.83 per hour under 43 P.S. §333.104(d), provided that tips received bring total compensation to at least $7.25/hr during each pay period. If tips are insufficient, the employer must make up the difference. This "tip credit" rate of $2.83/hr is higher than the federal tipped minimum of $2.13/hr, so Pennsylvania's rule is more protective for tipped workers.

How do I convert a Pennsylvania minimum-wage job to an annual salary?

Multiply your weekly gross by 52 to get the annual figure. At $7.25/hr and exactly 40 hours per week: weekly gross = $290.00, annual gross = $290.00 x 52 = $15,080. This calculator uses the exact 52-week multiplier for the annual total and 52 / 12 (approximately 4.333 weeks) for the monthly figure, which is the most accurate method for hourly workers.

Are all Pennsylvania workers covered by the state minimum wage?

Most employees are covered, but certain categories are exempt. Common exemptions under the PMWA and FLSA include bona fide executive, administrative and professional employees paid on a salary basis above the FLSA threshold; outside salespersons; agricultural workers on small farms; domestic workers in a private home; and some seasonal or recreational establishment employees. Independent contractors are not employees and are not covered. If in doubt, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (dli.pa.gov) or the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Calculator

Pennsylvania workers earning minimum wage are paid $7.25 per hour — the same rate as the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) floor. Unlike many other US states that have enacted higher state minimums, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has kept its rate anchored to the federal level since 2009 under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (43 P.S. §§333.101–333.115). This calculator converts that hourly rate — or any rate you choose — into exact weekly, monthly and annual gross pay figures, with full overtime calculated at 1.5x for every hour beyond 40 in the workweek.

How the calculator works

Regular pay is straightforward: hours up to 40 × hourly rate. Once you enter more than 40 hours per week, the calculator splits the workweek automatically:

Regular pay = min(hours, 40) × wage

Overtime pay = max(0, hours − 40) × wage × 1.5

Weekly gross = regular pay + overtime pay

Monthly gross is derived using the exact calendar average:

Monthly gross = weekly gross × 52 ÷ 12

Annual gross uses the full year:

Annual gross = weekly gross × 52

Worked example — Pennsylvania minimum wage, standard week

A full-time Pennsylvania worker earning the current state minimum of $7.25/hr working exactly 40 hours per week earns:

Regular pay: 40h × $7.25 = $290.00/week
Overtime: none
Monthly gross: $290.00 × 52 ÷ 12 = $1,256.67/month
Annual gross: $290.00 × 52 = $15,080.00/year

That annual figure is $15,080 — roughly 26% below the 2025 federal poverty guideline for a household of two ($20,440), which illustrates the ongoing debate in the Commonwealth over raising the minimum wage.

Worked example — with overtime

The same worker picks up an extra shift and logs 45 hours in a week:

Regular pay: 40h × $7.25 = $290.00
Overtime pay: 5h × ($7.25 × 1.5) = 5h × $10.875 = $54.38
Weekly gross: $290.00 + $54.38 = $344.38
Monthly gross: $344.38 × 52 ÷ 12 = $1,492.31
Annual gross: $344.38 × 52 = $17,907.50

Five hours of overtime per week adds roughly $2,827/year to gross pay at minimum wage.

Pennsylvania vs the federal minimum wage

Because Pennsylvania’s $7.25/hr mirrors the federal rate, workers in the Commonwealth receive no premium above what the FLSA already guarantees. The comparison panel in this calculator shows that difference is $0 at the current state minimum — but try entering any rate above $7.25 and it will show exactly how much more you earn annually than the federal floor.

Scenario	Hourly	Weekly	Monthly	Annual
PA min, 35h/wk (part-time)	$7.25	$253.75	$1,099.58	$13,195
PA min, 40h/wk	$7.25	$290.00	$1,256.67	$15,080
PA min, 45h/wk (5h OT)	$7.25	$344.38	$1,492.31	$17,908
$12.00/hr, 40h/wk	$12.00	$480.00	$2,080.00	$24,960
$15.00/hr, 40h/wk	$15.00	$600.00	$2,600.00	$31,200

All figures are gross — before federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and Pennsylvania’s flat 3.07% state income tax.

Every calculation runs entirely in your browser. No data is uploaded or stored. For official wage and hour guidance, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry at dli.pa.gov or the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd.