Minimum wage in Kentucky
$7.25 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $15,080 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate equals federal
Note: State rate equals federal
Minimum wage
$7.25
an hour
A year, full time
$15,080
A month
$1,257
Rank
7 of 51
1 = lowest; +0% vs U.S.
| State | Minimum wage | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $7.25 | 5 |
| Kansas | $7.25 | 6 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | 7 |
| Louisiana | $7.25 | 8 |
| Mississippi | $7.25 | 9 |
| U.S. | $7.25 | - |
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in Kentucky?
$7.25 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $15,080 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate equals federal
How does Kentucky's minimum wage compare?
Kentucky ranks 7 of 51 (1 = lowest). The federal minimum is $7.25 an hour.
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