Rhode Island Minimum Wage Calculator 2026
Rhode Island minimum wage: $14/hr (tipped: $3.89/hr). Calculate annual salary, monthly income, and take-home pay at minimum wage.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
This calculator computes annual, monthly, and weekly earnings at Rhode Island's minimum wage of $14/hr. For tipped employees, the base rate is $3.89/hr. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr — Rhode Island's rate is higher, so the state rate applies. Calculations assume no overtime and consistent hours.
Key State Information
Rhode Island minimum wage: $14/hr. Tipped rate: $3.89/hr. Rhode Island allows a tip credit, meaning employers can pay tipped employees $3.89/hr as long as tips bring total compensation to at least $14/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Rhode Island in 2026?
Rhode Island's minimum wage is $14/hr as of 2026. For tipped employees, the minimum is $3.89/hr. Working 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, this equals approximately $29,120 gross annual income.
Is Rhode Island's minimum wage going up?
Many states have scheduled annual minimum wage increases tied to inflation (CPI). Check Rhode Island's Department of Labor for upcoming rate changes. Several states are gradually increasing toward $15/hr.
Can you live on minimum wage in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's cost of living index is 107.8 (100 = national average). At $14/hr full time, you'd earn about $29,120/year before taxes. This would be challenging but slightly more manageable than in high-cost states.