Wyoming Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Wyoming is $7.25/hr (follows the federal minimum).
What this means for hiring in Wyoming
The Wyoming minimum wage sets the floor for what you can legally pay hourly workers — but the real cost of hiring goes well past base pay. The cost of a bad hire (turnover, lost productivity, training a replacement) typically runs 30% of first-year wages. That's why employers are moving away from resume-only screening toward seeing real proof of skill before they bring someone on.
On Vetano, every candidate in Wyoming is ID-verified and shows their skills on video before you ever see their profile — so you spend your minimum-wage hours on people who can actually do the job.
Federal vs. Wyoming
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr. Wyoming follows the federal minimum, so most employers pay $7.25/hr or more.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Wyoming?+
$7.25 per hour as of 2026-05-15.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Wyoming?+
$2.13 per hour. Employers must make up any shortfall if tips don't reach the full minimum.
Is Wyoming's minimum wage going up?+
No scheduled increases at this time.
Minimum wage in every state
Browse 2026 rates for all 50 states + DC, or see the full wage index.