Wyoming Minimum Wage
Wyo. Stat. 27-4-202
Regulatory Snapshot: Wyoming Minimum Wage
Wyoming Minimum Wage (Wyo. Stat. 27-4-202) is an enacted law in Wyoming under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2009-07-24 and becomes effective on 2009-07-24. Wyoming currently reports 1 tracked regulations with 1 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 17/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Wyoming within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in Wyo. Stat. 27-4-202 itself.
Applicability under Wyoming Minimum Wage: FLSA-covered employers at federal rate; non-FLSA at state $5.15. Penalty exposure is documented as: Dept of Workforce Services enforcement. Notable exemptions: Agriculture, domestic service, outside salespeople..
Summary
Wyoming state minimum wage $5.15/hr. Federal $7.25/hr applies to most employers under FLSA.
Key Requirements
State rate $5.15/hr (rarely applicable). Federal $7.25/hr for FLSA-covered employers. Tipped: $2.13/hr.
Penalties
Dept of Workforce Services enforcement.
Applicability
FLSA-covered employers at federal rate; non-FLSA at state $5.15.
Exemptions
Agriculture, domestic service, outside salespeople.
Official Source
https://www.wyomingworkforce.org/workers/labor-standards/Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Wyoming is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Wyoming Minimum Wage enacted?
Wyoming Minimum Wage was enacted on 2009-07-24 and became effective on 2009-07-24. It was introduced as Wyo. Stat. 27-4-202.
What are the penalties for violating Wyoming Minimum Wage?
Dept of Workforce Services enforcement. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Wyoming Minimum Wage apply to small businesses?
FLSA-covered employers at federal rate; non-FLSA at state $5.15. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Wyoming compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Wyoming has a regulatory strictness score of 17/100, based on 1 enacted regulation out of 1 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Wyoming Minimum Wage?
The official text of Wyoming Minimum Wage (Wyo. Stat. 27-4-202) is available from the Wyoming legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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