U.S. employment · official snapshots
State rules, side by side.
A compact comparison shelf for the rules that change what an hourly job costs: minimum wage, overtime triggers, payday frequency and paid sick leave.
Why this is not another 50-page state directory
The useful question is usually comparative: which state has the higher wage floor, whether daily overtime changes the answer, or whether a pay schedule and paid-leave obligation needs extra payroll work. One maintained dataset makes those comparisons visible and keeps refreshes auditable.
Jurisdiction caveat: these are statutory snapshots, not a determination of coverage. Local minimum wages, tipped rates, industry exemptions, collective agreements and city ordinances can produce a higher obligation. Start with the linked state labor agency before relying on a result.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor minimum-wage table, DOL payday table, and DOL paid-leave map. Last refreshed 1 July 2026.