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Alabama Minimum Wage (2026)
At a glance
| Hourly (2026) | $7.25 |
| Hourly (2025) | $7.25 |
| vs federal ($7.25) | equal to federal |
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Alabama in 2026?
$7.25 per hour for 2026. Alabama has no state minimum wage law; employers covered by the FLSA must pay the federal $7.25.
How much is $7.25/hour per year?
Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks), that's $15,080 per year before taxes, about $1,257 per month. Calculate your own hours: /tools/hourly-salary-calculator/?rate=7.25.
Which rate applies if city and state minimum wages differ?
Employers must pay the highest of federal, state, and local rates for work performed in that jurisdiction.
Wage history (2019–2026)
Tipped employees in Alabama
Federal law (FLSA) allows a "tip credit": employers pay a lower cash wage ($2.13 here) as long as cash wage + tips reach at least the full minimum wage ($7.25). If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor · Alabama labor department · NCSL. Verified 2026-09-09. Overtime rules by state → · 2027 increases →