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Minimum wage and worker rights in Kentucky (2026)
Official data from the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 6, 2026.
MINIMUM WAGE (FEDERAL)
$7.25 /hourKentucky has no minimum wage of its own above the federal one.
Tipped: $2.13.
Tipped: $2.13.
No inflation adjustment
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a week1.5× on the 7th day if you work all 7 days of the week (some exceptions).
Sick leaveNot required by state lawUp to your employer. Cities can't require it.
VacationEarned vacation must be paid outNo law requires vacation. Vacation vested under the policy is wages and is paid at separation.
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