Tipped & Minimum Wage in Great Falls, Montana (2026)
Great Falls, Montana follows the Montana state minimum wage of $10.85/hour in 2026. There is no separate municipal wage that TipFig identified as of 2026-08-29. Below: the state tipped-wage rules as they apply in Great Falls, plus tipping etiquette.
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Minimum-Wage Law in Great Falls (Montana state)
State Min
$10.85/hr
Tipped Cash Wage
$10.85/hr
Max Tip Credit
$0.00/hr
Tip Credit?
No (full wage)
Standard Tip Percentages in Great Falls
Restaurants
15–20%
Delivery
15–20%
Rideshare
15–20%
Bars
$1–2/drink
Hotel
$2–5/night
Salon/Spa
15–20%
These percentages are general U.S. etiquette norms. In Great Falls, tipped workers already earn the full state minimum wage, yet 15–20% remains the customary gratuity because tips supplement take-home pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Great Falls, Montana in 2026?
Great Falls does not have a separate municipal minimum-wage ordinance that TipFig identified as of 2026-08-29, so employers in Great Falls apply the Montana state minimum wage of $10.85/hour. This can change — confirm the current rate with the Montana Department of Labor. (State figures: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.)
Does Great Falls have its own minimum wage or follow Montana state law?
As of TipFig's 2026-08-29 review, Great Falls does not have a separate municipal minimum-wage ordinance that TipFig identified, so it follows Montana state law ($10.85/hour). Some cities in other states do set local rates; always verify with the Montana Department of Labor, since local laws change.
What is the tipped minimum wage and tip credit in Great Falls?
Montana prohibits the tip credit, so tipped employees earn the full $10.85/hour state minimum wage in cash before tips. Tips are additional income the worker keeps.
How much should I tip in Great Falls?
Like the rest of the U.S., Great Falls follows national tipping norms — tip 15–20% on the pre-tax subtotal at restaurants, bars, and for delivery and rideshare. In Montana, tipped workers already earn at least $10.85/hour, yet 15–20% remains the customary gratuity because tips supplement take-home pay.
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State minimum-wage figures are from the U.S. Department of Labor — Wage and Hour Division: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026), retrieved 2026-08-09. Minimum wages change frequently; verify with the Montana Department of Labor before making wage or payroll decisions. Tip percentages are general etiquette guidelines, not legal advice. Sales-tax rates are approximate combined state + local averages.