Current Minimum Wage in Wyoming
Wyoming's state minimum wage is $5.15/hr, which is below the federal rate. The federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr applies to most workers.
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 Wyoming can be paid a cash wage of $2.13/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. State rate below federal; federal rate applies.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $20 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (WY)
~$16.22/hr
Based on cost of living index (95.4)
Cost of Living Context
Wyoming's cost of living index is 95.4 (national average = 100). This means living in Wyoming is 4.6% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in Wyoming is $20.89/hr, which is 188% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
State minimum is $5.15 but federal $7.25 applies. No state income tax. Very low population density.
How This Compares
| Metric | WY | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $2.13 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $15,080 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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