New year sees Ohio’s minimum wage increase to $11 per hour

New year sees Ohio’s minimum wage increase to $11 per hour

COLUMBUS — As of Jan. 1, Ohio’s minimum wage has increased to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This adjustment represents a 2.8% increase from the current 2025 rates of $10.70 for non-tipped employees and $5.35 for tipped employees.  The change reflects the mandate of the Constitutional Amendment (II-34a), passed by Ohio voters in November 2006, which states Ohio’s minimum wage shall increase on Jan.…