Employment & Worker Protection · Indiana
Indiana Minimum Wage
IC 22-2-2-4 - enacted in Indiana.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2009
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 31/100
- Indiana strictness
The bottom line
Indiana Minimum Wage is an enacted law in Indiana, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2009-07-24
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 31/100
- Indiana strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Indiana legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Indiana Minimum Wage
Indiana Minimum Wage (IC 22-2-2-4) is an enacted law in Indiana under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2009-07-24 and becomes effective on 2009-07-24. Indiana currently reports 2 tracked regulations with 2 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 31/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Indiana within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in IC 22-2-2-4 itself.
Applicability under Indiana Minimum Wage: Most Indiana employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Indiana Dept of Labor enforcement. Civil action for back pay. Notable exemptions: Agriculture, domestic service in private homes, outside salespeople..
Summary
Indiana minimum wage equals federal: $7.25/hr. No increases above federal floor.
Key Requirements
$7.25/hr. Tipped: $2.13/hr + tips. Training wage for under 20 (first 90 days): $4.25/hr.
Penalties
Indiana Dept of Labor enforcement. Civil action for back pay.
Applicability
Most Indiana employers.
Exemptions
Agriculture, domestic service in private homes, outside salespeople.
Official Source
https://www.in.gov/dol/4136.htmHow Indiana compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Indiana ranks #27 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
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. Indiana 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 Indiana Minimum Wage enacted?
Indiana Minimum Wage was enacted on 2009-07-24 and became effective on 2009-07-24. It was introduced as IC 22-2-2-4.
What are the penalties for violating Indiana Minimum Wage?
Indiana Dept of Labor enforcement. Civil action for back pay. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Indiana Minimum Wage apply to small businesses?
Most Indiana employers. 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 Indiana compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Indiana has a regulatory strictness score of 31/100, based on 2 enacted regulations out of 2 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 Indiana Minimum Wage?
The official text of Indiana Minimum Wage (IC 22-2-2-4) is available from the Indiana 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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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Indiana Minimum Wage is enacted in Indiana, effective 2009-07-24. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Indiana ranks #27 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Indiana tracks across all five policy areas. Indiana profile
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