Ohio's minimum wage is set to increase on Jan. 1, 2025 from $10.45 to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. Tipped employees will be starting at $5.35 per hour, up from the 2024 rate of $5.25. These rates apply to employees at businesses with annual gross receipts higher than $394,000 per year.

Ohio's minimum wage has increased by 2.3%, going from $10.45 per hour to $10.70 per hour as of Jan. 1. The minimum wage for tipped employees also has increased from $5.25 per hour to $5.35 per hour, but businesses might face larger wage hikes if voters approve an amendment potentially coming to the ballot in 2025.