On January 1, 2012, Ohio's minimum wage increased to $7.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and to $3.35 per hour for tipped employees. Ohio's minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage and applies to all Ohio employers grossing at least $283,000 per year. Employers subject to Ohio's minimum wage must post a 2012 Minimum Wage notice in a conspicuous place. A free poster can be downloaded from the Ohio Department of Commerce at http://com.ohio.gov/laws/docs/dico_MinimumWagePoster2012.pdf

