Minimum wage Verified

Montana minimum wage rises to $11.20

Jurisdiction
Montana
Effective date
2027-01-01
Who it covers
All employers (small non-FLSA businesses with sales of $110,000 or less may pay $4.00)
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • Montana minimum wage rises from $10.85 to $11.20 per hour, effective 2027-01-01.
  • The rate is adjusted each year for inflation (CPI-U) under state law.
  • Businesses not covered by the federal FLSA with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less may pay $4.00 per hour.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: All employers with workers in Montana. Update payroll rates for any hourly employees below $11.20 and put up the 2027 poster by 2027-01-01. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-17T11:30-05:00

Official sources

  • erd.dli.mt.gov
    https://erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards/wage-and-hour-payment-act/state-minimum-wage