The minimum wage in North Dakota as of 2025 is $7.25 per hour for non-tipped employees, which matches the federal minimum wage rate. For tipped employees, the minimum wage is $4.36 per hour, provided that their total earnings with tips meet or exceed the standard minimum wage
. This rate has remained unchanged since 2018 and is uniform across the state without variation by city
. North Dakota also requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular pay rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week
. In summary:
- Non-tipped employees: $7.25/hour
- Tipped employees: $4.36/hour (with tips making up the difference to reach $7.25)
- Overtime: 1.5 times regular pay after 40 hours/week
These rates align directly with federal minimum wage laws and have been stable for several years
