## Oklahoma Minimum Wage
As of 2026, Oklahoma’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, matching the federal minimum wage — the state adopts the federal rate, and its own wage law doesn’t cover jobs already subject to the FLSA. Tipped employees may be paid a cash wage of $2.13 per hour as long as tips bring total earnings to at least $7.25; the employer must cover any shortfall. No increase is scheduled for 2027.
Lunch and Rest Periods
Neither federal nor state law require employers to provide breaks to employees age 16 or older. Mandatory break laws only apply to children under the age of 16. Breaks and lunch periods are considered benefits and remain at the discretion of the employer.
Frequency of Payments
Every employee (except exempt employees) shall be paid all wages due at least twice each calendar month. State, county, municipal and exempt employees shall be paid a minimum of once each calendar month.
Last Paycheck
Regardless of whether you quit or were fired, your last paycheck is due on your next regularly designated pay day.
To learn more about Oklahoma Wage and Hour Law and Oklahoma Overtime Law visit the Oklahoma Department of Labor at http://www.ok.gov/odol/
