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Minimum wage and worker rights in Montana (2026)
Official data from the Montana Department of Labor & Industry and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 6, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$10.85 /hourSince January 1, 2026.
Federal: $7.25.
Federal: $7.25.
Small businesses not covered by FLSA (sales ≤ $110,000/yr): $4.00Announced: rises to $11.20 on January 1, 2027.
Adjusted each January for inflation. No tip credit.
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a week
Sick leaveNot required by state lawDepends on your employer's policy.
VacationEarned vacation must be paid outNo law requires vacation, but earned vacation is wages and can't be forfeited. It's paid when the job ends.
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