Minimum wage in Rhode Island
$16.00 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $33,280 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate
Note: State rate
Minimum wage
$16.00
an hour
A year, full time
$33,280
A month
$2,773
Rank
47 of 51
1 = lowest; +121% vs U.S.
| State | Minimum wage | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $16.00 | 45 |
| New York | $16.00 | 46 |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | 47 |
| California | $16.90 | 48 |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | 49 |
| U.S. | $7.25 | - |
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island?
$16.00 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $33,280 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate
How does Rhode Island's minimum wage compare?
Rhode Island ranks 47 of 51 (1 = lowest). The federal minimum is $7.25 an hour.
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