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HOURLY WAGE INDEX

Let’s talk wages in Ohio

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$10.45

What is the minimum wage in Ohio?

The minimum wage in Ohio increased to $10.45 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.05 per hour for tipped employees. The Ohio minimum wage will increase each year on January 1st in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), until it reaches $15.00 per hour in 2025. After 2025, the minimum wage in Ohio will continue to increase at the CPI rate, rounded to the nearest five cents.

The Ohio minimum wage laws apply to most employees, and employers are required to pay the higher of either the state or federal minimum wage. Future changes to the minimum wage in Ohio will depend on legislative decisions, economic conditions, and considerations of fairness and worker well-being.

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$28.79

What is the average wage in Ohio?

The average wage in Ohio is $28.79 per hour. The average wage will increase each year on January 1st in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), until it reaches $37.50 per hour in 2025. After 2025, the average wage will continue to increase at the CPI rate, rounded to the nearest five cents.

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$31.45

What is the living wage in Ohio?

A guide to hourly labor laws in Ohio

  • Final Paychecks: By the next regularly scheduled payday or within 15 days of resignation or termination (Ohio Rev. Code § 4113.15).
  • Wage Payment Frequency: Semi-monthly, with payments made on regularly designated paydays (Ohio Rev. Code § 4113.15).
  • Paid Sick Leave: No state/federal law. Policies are determined by the employer or through collective bargaining agreements (DoL).
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave: No paid leave. Up to 12 unpaid weeks in one year for eligible employees (FMLA).
  • Maximum Daily and Weekly Hours for Children Under 16:
  • Maximum Daily and Weekly Hours for Children 16 and 17:
    • School session: Up to eight hours per day and 40 days per week. Not before 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. if employed after 8 p.m. the last night. Not after 11 p.m. before school days. No hourly limitation per day or week.
Non-school session: No daily or weekly hour limitations (Ohio.gov) (Ohio Rev. Code § 4109.01 et seq.) (29 C.F.R. § 570.35).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between gross wages and net wages?

It's important to remember that the Hourly Wage Index data above reflects gross wages, or the amount of money an employee earns before accounting for payroll deductions like taxes, benefits, or wage garnishments. Due to variability in tax rates across locations, slightly lower gross wages in a certain location might result in higher take home pay, or vice versa.

What is a good hourly wage?

This question is a difficult one to answer, as a "good hourly wage" is highly subjective according to experience, work responsibilities, cost of living, and other factors. We recommend using Hourly Wage Index data as a starting point. Once you have established a baseline for certain positions, do further research into similar businesses in your area. Lastly, consider surveying your employees. They're the best resource to help you know what is a good hourly wage, what competitive pay looks like in your location, and how competitive wages change in your industry over time.

Offering competitive pay is one of my top priorities—what other resources do you have that might help?

We know that getting applicants to pay attention to your business can be extremely challenging, and that offering competitive pay is a huge part of that. Wages aren’t everything, however! Applicant experience is another important factor that can help set you apart from your competition. A few examples include:


  • Short, easy to understand job descriptions
  • Mobile-friendliness
  • Quick communication
  • Streamlined interview stages
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