Labor Rights in Oklahoma
Oklahoma holds the federal minimum wage floor of $7.25 with no paid leave mandates and no state break requirements; State Question 832 on the June 16, 2026 ballot could raise the wage to $12.00 starting January 1, 2027 if voters approve. It is a right-to-work state with at-will exceptions for implied contracts and public policy. Final pay is due by the later of the next payday or 14 days after separation.
Data last verified 2026-10-12
Workplace rights in Oklahoma at a glance
| Minimum wage (2026) | $7.25 (a $2.00 state rate applies only to non-FLSA-covered employers with fewer than 10 full-time employees and $100,000 or less in annual sales) |
|---|---|
| Tipped minimum wage (2026) | $2.13 cash wage under federal rules, with a tip credit of up to $5.12 per hour |
| Overtime | Federal FLSA baseline: 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. |
| Paid sick leave | No statewide mandate. |
| Paid family and medical leave | No state program. |
| Meal breaks | No state requirement beyond federal. |
| Rest breaks | No state requirement beyond federal. |
| Right-to-work law | Yes |
| At-will employment | Implied contract and public policy |
| Final paycheck | Due by the later of the next scheduled payday or 14 days after separation, for both firings and quits. |
How Oklahoma compares to federal law
Oklahoma uses the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, with no higher state rate. Overtime follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. There is no state paid sick leave or paid family leave mandate, so the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (unpaid leave for eligible workers) is the only baseline.
Neighboring states
- Kansas$7.25 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work yes.
- Missouri$15.00 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work no.
- Arkansas$11.00 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work yes.
- Texas$7.25 minimum wage, paid sick leave no, right-to-work yes.
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Workplace laws change. This summary reflects state law as verified on 2026-10-12; confirm details with your state labor department before acting on it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oklahoma's minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour. State Question 832 on the June 16, 2026 ballot could raise it to $12.00 starting January 1, 2027 if voters approve.
What is the tipped wage in Oklahoma?
$2.13 per hour cash for FLSA-covered employers, provided tips bring total pay to $7.25 per hour.
Is Oklahoma a right-to-work state?
Yes, since a 2001 constitutional amendment.
When do I get my final paycheck?
By the later of the next scheduled payday or 14 days after separation, whether you were fired or quit.