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Minimum wage and worker rights in Georgia (2026)
Official data from the Georgia Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 6, 2026.
MINIMUM WAGE (FEDERAL)
$7.25 /hourGeorgia has no minimum wage of its own above the federal one.
Tipped: $2.13.
Tipped: $2.13.
Employers not covered by federal law (6+ employees): $5.15
Most employers must pay the federal $7.25 minimum.
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekNo state law; federal law (FLSA) applies.
Sick leaveNot required by state lawIf your employer (25+) offers sick leave and you work 30+ h, you can use 5 days a year to care for family.
VacationDepends on your employer's policyNo law requires vacation. Unused vacation is paid at separation only if the policy or contract says so.
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