Minimum wage lookup - 2026
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Minimum wage rates are updated annually. Some cities and counties have local minimum wages higher than the state rate. Always verify current rates with your state labor department.
Minimum wage by state - all 50 states 2026
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Mississippi minimum wage - 2026
Official rates sourced from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Mississippi minimum wage overview
Mississippi has no state minimum wage law. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour applies under the FLSA. Mississippi also prohibits local minimum wage ordinances.
Mississippi is one of five states with no state minimum wage law and also prohibits local governments from enacting minimum wage requirements. Mississippi workers rely entirely on the federal FLSA for minimum wage protections.
Governing law
Mississippi minimum wage is governed by No state minimum wage law (Federal FLSA applies). This statute establishes the minimum hourly wage that Mississippi employers must pay covered employees.
The official authority for minimum wage enforcement in Mississippi is the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. For official rate verification or to report a minimum wage violation, contact the Mississippi Department of Employment Security directly.
What if my employer pays less than minimum wage?
If your employer is paying you less than the Mississippi minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, you have the right to file a wage claim with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. You may be entitled to recover back wages plus penalties. Most states allow you to recover unpaid wages going back 2-3 years. You can also file a complaint with the federal U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division which enforces the federal minimum wage under the FLSA.
Data source: Mississippi Department of Employment Security and Federal FLSA applies. Last verified: Federal rate. Minimum wage rates can change - always verify the current rate with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security before making employment decisions.