Montana Minimum Wage 2026: $10.55/hr Calculator

How Montana Minimum Wage Compares to the Federal Rate

Montana's 2026 minimum wage of $10.55 per hour is $3.30 above the $7.25 federal minimum. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not changed since 2009, meaning workers in states like Montana rely on state law for meaningful wage floors.

At $10.55/hr working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year), a Montana worker earns $21,944.00 gross annually. That equals $422.00 per week and roughly $1,828.67 per month.

These figures are gross (before taxes). Your take-home pay will be lower after federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) deductions. Use our Montana Income Tax Calculator for a net-pay estimate.

Last updated: May 2026. Rates sourced from the Montana Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

Tipped Workers in Montana

The tipped minimum wage in Montana is $10.55 per hour in 2026. This is the same as the regular minimum wage — Montana does not allow a tipped credit.

Tipped workers covered by Montana law include restaurant servers, bartenders, valets, and other service workers who regularly receive tips. Always check your pay stub to ensure your employer is meeting the full minimum wage requirement.

Note: No tipped wage diff.

Montana Wage Increase Schedule

The 2026 minimum wage for Montana is $10.55/hr. Here is what workers and employers should know about upcoming changes: No tipped wage diff.

Employers must post the current Montana minimum wage notice at their place of business. Violations can result in back-pay orders and civil penalties. Workers who believe they are being underpaid can file a complaint with the Montana Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor.

Bookmark this page — we update Montana wage data each time the state announces a new rate, including CPI-indexed adjustments.