Rhode Island has enacted Senate Bill 125A which increases the state’s minimum wage.
The details:
The current minimum wage in Rhode Island is $15.00 per hour. Senate Bill 125A increases the amount as follows:
Jan. 1, 2026 $16.00 per hour
Jan. 1, 2027 $17.00 per hour
The legislation enacted did not modify the tipped employee minimum cash wage of $3.89 per hour.
Next steps:
Rhode Island employers should be prepared to increase the minimum wage for its employees based on the schedule outlined above.