Rhode Island minimum wage 2027
$17.00 from January 1, 2027, up from $16.00 now (+$1.00, +6.25%). Checked on the official page on 2026-09-30.
| Figure | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage now | $16.00 | January 1, 2026 | In force |
| Minimum wage 2027 | $17.00 | January 1, 2027 | Set in law |
| Tipped cash wage now | $3.89 | ||
| Tipped cash wage 2027 | $3.89 (no change) | No change |
Set in law: The 2027 amount is written in the law or ordinance.
What it costs per employee
For someone paid exactly $16.00 today, reaching $17.00 is +$1.00 an hour: $2,080 a year at 40 hours a week (52 weeks), before payroll taxes. Staff already paid above the new rate cost nothing; paste your list into the raise calculator to see who falls under it and from when.
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No city or county rate tracked in Rhode Island.
Minimum wage at the end of 2027, Rhode Island
$17.00
Set in law$17.00 from January 1, 2027
Rhode Island minimum wage
2027
- $17.00 from January 1, 2027Set in lawSource, checked 2026-09-30
- Tipped cash wage now
- $3.89
- Tipped cash wage 2027
- $3.89 (no change)
- Exempt salary threshold (federal, no higher state level)
- $35,568 a year ($684.00 a week); no change set for 2027
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Sources for Rhode Island
- Rhode Island: rate now: https://dlt.ri.gov/regulation-and-safety/labor-standards/minimum-wage, read on 2026-09-30
- Rhode Island: 2027-01-01: https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE28/28-12/28-12-3.htm, read on 2026-09-30
- Rhode Island: tipped wage: https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE28/28-12/28-12-5.htm, read on 2026-09-30
Rates from official state and city sources, checked on the date shown next to each figure. Some 2027 rates are announced later in the year. Not legal advice; check your state labor department and local ordinances. Not affiliated with the US Department of Labor or any state agency.
Frequently asked questions
- What will the minimum wage be in Rhode Island in 2027?
- $17.00 from January 1, 2027. It is $16.00 now (since January 1, 2026).
- When does the Rhode Island minimum wage go up in 2027?
- January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Rhode Island in 2027?
- The minimum cash wage is $3.89 now; for 2027: $3.89 (no change). Tips must bring the total to at least the full minimum wage.