Iowa SF2045 increases the state minimum hourly wage to $15.00 by July 1, 2026, and ties future increases to federal social security benefits.

Iowa SF2045 raises the state minimum hourly wage to $15.00 starting July 1, 2026. It also sets the minimum hourly wage for employees working less than 90 days at $14.10. Beginning July 1, 2027, the state minimum hourly wage will increase annually by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in federal social security benefits. The wage cannot decrease. Employers are not required to pay the state minimum wage until an employee has worked 90 days.

Iowa SF2045 increases the state minimum hourly wage to $15.00 by July 1, 2026, and ties future increases to federal social security benefits.

Iowa SF2045 raises the state minimum hourly wage to $15.00 starting July 1, 2026. It also sets the minimum hourly wage for employees working less than 90 days at $14.10. Beginning July 1, 2027, the state minimum hourly wage will increase annually by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in federal social security benefits. The wage cannot decrease. Employers are not required to pay the state minimum wage until an employee has worked 90 days.