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Wisconsinminimum wage inRhode Island
$15.00+/hr — high state minimum, well above federal

Rhode Island

Minimum Wage
$16.00/hr
Tipped Wage
$5.03/hr

Current State Minimum Wage

Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00/hr, effective Jan 1, 2026. Recent change: Increased from $15.00 to $16.00 on Jan 1, 2026.

Tipped Workers & Tip Credit

Tipped employees in Rhode Island receive a base cash wage of $5.03/hr. Employers take a tip credit of $10.97/hr, and tips must bring the total to at least $16.00/hr.

Exemptions & Special Worker Rates

Tipped employees receive $5.03/hr; youth under 16 pay is at lower rate; full-time students in nonprofit institutions may have lower rate. Always check the official Rhode Island labor department website for the most current exemption details.

Official State Source

For the most current minimum wage information, visit the official Rhode Island labor department page at https://dlt.ri.gov/labor-standards.

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Rhode Island Labor Department: https://dlt.ri.gov/labor-standards
Law last updated: 2026Row last reviewed: May 9, 2026

State minimum wage rates change frequently — always verify on the official state labor department site before relying on these figures. Rates reflect 2025–2026 where available. This map shows only the statewide minimum; many cities (Seattle, Denver, NYC, etc.) require higher local rates. Federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr.