Georgia · 2027
Georgia minimum wage in 2027.
Federal $7.25 applies; no 2027 change published.
Georgia's state minimum wage is $5.15 an hour, but with limited exceptions the federal minimum of $7.25 applies. No change is published for 2027.
Most Georgia workers are covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, so $7.25 is the rate that matters. The converter below uses $7.25.
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Result
Georgia minimum wage rates
| Item | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal minimum wage (applies to most workers) | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Georgia state minimum wage | $5.15 | $5.15 |
What the sources say
The Georgia Department of Labor states: "The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour." and "Georgia's minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, however, with some limited exceptions, the federal minimum wage rate applies." The federal rate is set by 29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)(C) at $7.25 an hour. Neither source shows a 2027 change, so the 2027 column repeats the current figures.
Workers not covered by the federal law, such as some very small employers, fall under the $5.15 state rate. Check the Georgia Department of Labor for who is covered.
Worked example
Full-time at $7.25, 40 hours a week. $290.00 a week, $580.00 every two weeks, $1,256.67 a month and $15,080.00 a year (2,080 hours), before tax.
Part-time at $7.25, 30 hours a week. $217.50 a week and $11,310.00 a year before tax.
Limits of this page
The converter multiplies the hourly rate by your hours and 52 weeks, with monthly as one twelfth of the year. It is gross pay before tax and ignores overtime, unpaid time off and local minimum wages that are higher than the state rate. Cities and counties in some states set their own rates, so check the place where the work is done.
Sources
Primary sources opened and checked on November 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Georgia minimum wage in 2027?
The state rate is $5.15 an hour, but the federal $7.25 applies to most workers, and no 2027 change is published.
Why do most Georgia workers get $7.25?
Georgia's own law says that, with limited exceptions, the federal minimum wage applies.
Where does the $7.25 come from?
Section 206(a)(1)(C) of title 29 of the U.S. Code sets $7.25 an hour.
How much is full-time pay at $7.25?
$290.00 a week and $15,080.00 a year before tax at 40 hours and 52 weeks.
Do Georgia cities set higher minimums?
This page does not cover local rates. Georgia's own page notes only the state and federal rates.
Not legal advice
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