IDIdaho pay rules
Minimum wage $7.25. Overtime after 40 hours in a week. If you are fired, your last check is due by the next regular payday or within 10 business days, whichever is earlier.
Idaho minimum wage$7.25 now
Idaho overtime lawsWeekly overtime after 40 hours
Idaho final paycheck lawFired: next regular payday or within 10 business days, whichever is earlier
Idaho PTO payout lawDepends on written policy
| Rule | Idaho | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour since July 24, 2009. No change planned. Statewide federal rate. Cities may not set their own. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Cash pay if you get tips | At least $3.35 an hour. Tips may make up the rest, up to $3.90. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Overtime | Federal rule only: 1.5x after 40 hours in a work week. Idaho has no state overtime law. | Federal wage law, 29 U.S.C. 207checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if fired | Next regular payday or within 10 business days, whichever is earlier (within 48 hours of a written request) | Idaho Code 45-606, 45-615checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if you quit | Next regular payday or within 10 business days, whichever is earlier | Idaho Code 45-606, 45-615checked October 29, 2026 |
| If the last check is late | Up to three times the unpaid amount if you file a wage complaint. Wages may be requested in writing within 48 hours. | Idaho Code 45-606, 45-615checked October 29, 2026 |
| Unused vacation when you leave | Depends on your employer's written policy. The employer's written policy or contract governs payout of unused vacation. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Meal break | No state meal period requirement for adults. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Rest break | No state rest period requirement. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
These rules cover the whole state. Cities and industries with their own rules are noted in the table. Checked October 29, 2026. Next check: January 1, 2027.