As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Columbus, Ohio, is $10.45 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.25 per hour for tipped employees. This increase is based on the state's inflation adjustment formula.
No city or county in Ohio, including Columbus, can set its own minimum wage. The annual inflation adjustment only applies to the state minimum wage, not the federal minimum wage.
For more details, please refer to the Ohio Constitution and the U.S. Department of Labor's website.
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