Employer guide · Reviewed October 2026

Wyoming HR laws for employers (2026)

The Wyoming rules employers ask about most: minimum wage, overtime, final pay, unused vacation, paid sick leave and breaks.

$7.25minimum wage per hour

No statewide lawstatewide paid sick leave

Usually requiredunused vacation payout at separation

Wyoming employment law at a glance

Minimum wage	$7.25 per hour (federal minimum applies)
Tipped cash wage	$2.13 per hour
Overtime	No state overtime law for private employers; federal FLSA rules apply (over 40 hours/week). Public works projects require overtime after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week.
Final pay when fired	By the next regular payday. Verify
Final pay when an employee quits	By the next regular payday. Verify
Unused vacation / PTO at separation	Accrued vacation must be paid out unless the employer's written policy clearly says otherwise and the employee acknowledged it. Forfeiture is allowed if employees had a fair chance to use the time. Verify
Paid sick leave	No statewide mandate. Unused sick and personal leave does not have to be paid out.
Meal breaks	No state requirement for adult employees.
Rest breaks	No state requirement.

Minimum wage note: The state minimum is $5.15/hour, which is below the federal rate, so the federal $7.25 applies to employers covered by the FLSA. No 2027 increase has been announced, and no cities have higher local rates.

Verify means we could not confirm that item from an official Wyoming or US Department of Labor source, so check it with the state before relying on it.

Other Wyoming rules to know

Noncompete agreements signed on or after July 1, 2025 are void, with exceptions for executives and management, trade secrets, sale of a business, and recovery of training or relocation costs. Physician noncompetes are void.
Employees must be paid at least semi-monthly.

Free Wyoming HR forms

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Wyoming in 2026?

$7.25 per hour (federal minimum applies), effective July 24, 2009. The state minimum is $5.15/hour, which is below the federal rate, so the federal $7.25 applies to employers covered by the FLSA. No 2027 increase has been announced, and no cities have higher local rates.

When is a final paycheck due in Wyoming?

If the employer ends employment: By the next regular payday. If the employee quits: By the next regular payday.

Does Wyoming require paying out unused vacation?

Accrued vacation must be paid out unless the employer's written policy clearly says otherwise and the employee acknowledged it. Forfeiture is allowed if employees had a fair chance to use the time.

Is paid sick leave required in Wyoming?

No statewide mandate. Unused sick and personal leave does not have to be paid out.

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This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Employment laws change and can vary by city and county. Confirm details with the state labor department or an employment attorney. Read our disclaimer.