Current Minimum Wage in North Dakota
The minimum wage in North Dakota is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. This is $0 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $58 | 8 |
| Weekly | $290 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $580 | 80 |
| Monthly | $1,257 | ~173 |
| Annual | $15,080 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in North Dakota can be paid a cash wage of $4.86/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $7.25/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
No scheduled increases. Matches federal rate.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $20 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (ND)
~$15.55/hr
Based on cost of living index (91.5)
Cost of Living Context
North Dakota's cost of living index is 91.5 (national average = 100). This means living in North Dakota is 8.5% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in North Dakota is $21.49/hr, which is 196% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Matches federal minimum wage. Low unemployment rate means market wages often exceed the minimum.
How This Compares
| Metric | ND | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $4.86 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $15,080 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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