What is minimum wage in delaware?

In Delaware, the minimum wage is currently $10.25 per hour, which went into effect on January 1, 2021. This rate is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. The minimum wage in Delaware is set to increase gradually each year until it reaches $15 per hour by 2025.

Employers are required to pay employees the minimum wage set by the state, or the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher. Tipped employees in Delaware have a separate minimum wage rate of $2.23 per hour, with the expectation that tips will bring their earnings up to at least the standard minimum wage.

Employers are also required to display a minimum wage poster in a conspicuous location in the workplace to inform employees of their rights under Delaware labor laws. Failure to comply with minimum wage laws can result in fines and penalties for employers.