We wanted to remind Montana employers that starting January 1, 2025, the Montana Department of Labor and Workforce Industry (MDLI) has announced an increase in the statewide minimum wage from $10.30 to $10.55 per hour for most employees.
- This increase is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data no later than September 30th of each year.
There is an exception: a business not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less may pay employees $4.00 per hour. However, if an employee is involved in interstate commerce or otherwise falls under the FLSA, they must be paid the higher of the federal minimum wage or Montana’s minimum wage.
- Montana’s Wage & Hour Laws do not permit tip credits, meal credits, or training wages.
- For additional information and optional posters: Montana’s Minimum Wage & Posters
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