Ohio minimum wage to rise 3.5% to $11.40 in 2027; Walmart, Olive Garden among brands facing new wage rule

Ohio's minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase to $11.40 per hour from January 1, 2027. Tipped employees will see their minimum wage rise to $5.70, with tips being additional. This increase is part of a constitutional requirement linked to inflation rates. Businesses with annual gross receipts over $420,000 will be affected by this wage adjustment. The increase reflects the Consumer Price Index change over the previous year, as reported.