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Wyoming Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: Wyo. Stat. § 27-4-202
Wyoming state minimum wage specifies $5.15/hr, but federal FLSA rate of $7.25/hr applies to nearly all employees under federal jurisdiction.
Employee Statutory Rights (WY)
- ✓ Federal FLSA minimum wage protection of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek.
- ✓ Protection from illegal wage withholdings.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (WY)
- § Pay non-exempt staff on regular paydays at least semi-monthly.
- § Maintain accurate FLSA time logs.
- § Make up tip credit shortfalls.
Wyoming Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Wyoming for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation Wyo. Stat. § 27-4-202, the 2026 minimum wage in Wyoming is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Wyoming mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Wyoming follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Wyoming take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Wyoming permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $5.12/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $2.13/hr.
Common Wyoming Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Attempting to pay state $5.15 rate to employees covered by federal FLSA.
Tip credit shortfalls.
Off-the-clock work.
Did Your Employer Violate Wyoming Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from Wyo. Stat. § 27-4-202
Based on Wyoming labor code standards (Wyo. Stat. § 27-4-202), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Wyoming
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & WY Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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