Indiana Minimum Wage

What are Minimum Wages in Indiana?

What's the minimum wage in Indiana? For entrepreneurs and small business owners with employees, it's important to know whether your state has a minimum wage law. Information on minimum wages can be tough to find so we've done the research for you. Here's the minimum wage for Indiana.

As of January 1, 2021, minimum wage in Indiana is $7.25.

Indiana is one of 45 states that have enacted minimum wage laws. Indiana minimum wage law covers businesses with 2 or more employees. The minimum wage in Indiana is identical to the current Federal minimum wage rate of $7.25.

Unlike most states, Indiana has a law that prevents local jurisdictions from passing city-specific minimum wages. No city can adopt a minimum wage that is different from the federal minimum wage. However, one exception is that local Indiana government agencies can define a higher minimum wage for their government workers.

For many years, the state's Republican-led Legislature has dismissed bills introduced by Democrats that are aimed at raising the minimum wage.

Please realize that the Indiana minimum wages cited above may have changed since we posted this minimum wage information. State minimum wages can change because new laws are enacted or because old laws contained scheduled increases. You should also be aware that state law often exempts particular company types, occupations and industries. To get the latest minimum wages for Indiana, visit www.dol.gov.

Last Updated: January 4, 2021.

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