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Minimum wage and worker rights in Iowa (2026)
Official data from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) – Division of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 5, 2026.
MINIMUM WAGE (FEDERAL)
$7.25 /hourIowa has no minimum wage of its own above the federal one.
Tipped: $4.35.
Tipped: $4.35.
New hires, first 90 days (only if not federally covered): $6.35
No inflation adjustment
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekNo state law; federal law (FLSA) applies.
Sick leaveNot required by state lawOnly if your employer's policy or contract provides it.
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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Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) – Division of Labordial.iowa.govMinimum wage · Iowalegis.iowa.govMinimum wage · Iowadol.govOvertime · Iowadial.iowa.govSick leave · Iowalegis.iowa.gov
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