Minimum Wage by City (2026)
The 2026 minimum wage for each city below is the highest applicable layer — federal, state, or local. Every figure is cited to an official government source (retrieved 2026-10-15). Accurately accounts for municipal ordinances (such as Denver, Seattle, Chicago, and New York City) as well as states with statutory preemption laws (such as Texas, Georgia, and Ohio).
Municipal Minimum Wage & Tip Credit Calculator (2026)
Select a city to inspect the exact interplay between federal FLSA ($7.25), state labor code, and municipal ordinances. Accurately accounts for state preemption statutes (e.g. Texas, Ohio, Georgia) and local tip credit limits.
El Paso, TX Paycheck & Compliance Breakdown
Legal Preemption & Statutory Background:
Texas Labor Code § 62.051 adopts the federal minimum wage, and § 62.0515 preempts cities and counties — including El Paso — from setting a higher municipal rate. The applicable minimum wage is $7.25/hr ($2.13/hr for tipped employees). City contractor living wage ordinances apply only to municipal contracts, not private employers.
Planning ahead? The rates that are already locked in for next year are on our 2027 minimum wage page, including the tipped cash wage for each state that has published one.
Tipped Worker Sidework Rights (80/20 & 30-Minute Rules)
Employers claiming a tip credit cannot pay sub-minimum cash wages if you spend over 20% of your workweek (or 30+ continuous minutes) on prep work, rolling silverware, or deep cleaning.
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Texas
El Paso
$7.25/hr
State Preemption Governs
Georgia
Atlanta
$7.25/hr
State Preemption Governs
Ohio
Cincinnati
$11.00/hr
State Preemption Governs
Colorado
Denver
$18.81/hr
Municipal Ordinance Rate
Washington
Seattle
$20.76/hr
Municipal Ordinance Rate
Illinois
Chicago
$16.20/hr
Municipal Ordinance Rate
New York
New York City
$16.50/hr
Municipal Ordinance Rate
Texas
Dallas
$7.25/hr
State Preemption Governs
Texas
Houston
$7.25/hr
State Preemption Governs
Texas
Austin
$7.25/hr
State Preemption Governs
Florida
Tampa
$15.00/hr
State Preemption Governs
Virginia
Virginia Beach
$12.77/hr
Follows Virginia state law
California
Modesto
$16.90/hr
Follows California state law
Figures compiled from public government sources for informational use and may change; verify with the official agency before making wage or payroll decisions. Federal minimum wage: U.S. Department of Labor — Wage and Hour Division: Consolidated Minimum Wage Table (retrieved 2026-10-15). Not legal advice. See TipFig's Disclaimer.