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Montana Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Montana minimum wage is $10.85/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Montana.
Businesses not covered by the FLSA with ≤ $110,000 in gross sales may pay $4.00.
Montana wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$10.85/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Montana follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $10.85/hr in full. No tip credit: tipped staff must be paid the full minimum in cash, with tips on top.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Immediately (within 4 hrs or end of business day, whichever is first). Quit: Next payday or within 15 days, whichever is earlier.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: No state requirement (follows federal; none mandated). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
Montana pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Montana. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Montana follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Montana figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Montana's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.