Mandating the Minimum Wage Field for Employee Positions (US only)

⚡ What Is the Minimum Wage Field?

The Minimum Wage field is part of the setup in an Employee Position that represents the applicable federal, state, or local minimum wage for that role in the U.S. This field enables the system to reference the appropriate minimum wage when payroll rules require it.

In certain U.S. jurisdictions, specific types of employee earnings must be calculated using the applicable minimum wage. Examples may include sick pay, leave pay, or minimum wage top-up calculations related to tip credit.

Selecting a minimum wage for each position ensures the system can reference the correct rate when those rules apply. It does not change an employee’s base hourly wage or their normal pay rate.

🔐 Access required

The Minimum Wage field in an Employee Position is only available to USA accounts with the Payroll Add-On.

⚠️ Compliance Reminder: Minimum wage laws can vary by state, city, or locality. It’s your responsibility to ensure each position is assigned the correct rate based on where the work is performed.

Who can assign and manage Minimum Wage Requirements?

• Super Administrators: Full access to assign and update the minimum wage to Employee Positions.
• Team Administrators: Can assign and update the minimum wage field if they have permission to Setup Employee Positions.

📋 Topics covered in this article:

• Assigning a Minimum Wage to Employee Positions
• What Happens If a Minimum Wage Is Missing
• Frequently Asked Questions

📚 Related articles:

• Managing Tip Credit Top-Up and Minimum Wage Calculations (Select US Accounts Only)
• Managing Payroll, Compliance, & Employee Management Automations (U.S. Accounts Only)

Assigning a Minimum Wage to Employee Positions

Your account may already have minimum wages assigned to roles, especially for positions that require tip wage top-ups. However, some positions may not have this setting completed, particularly for roles that are not tipped or where minimum wage was previously optional (reminder: now required for all U.S. Employee Positions as of March 3, 2026, regardless of feature usage).

To support payroll calculations that apply in certain jurisdictions, each employee position should be reviewed and assigned a minimum wage. This ensures the system can reference the appropriate rate when minimum wage–based rules apply, without changing how employees are normally paid.

Minimum wage is set at the position level, which is especially important when employees work multiple roles or when different minimum wages apply.

📌 | Note: In states with only one statewide minimum wage, the system will automatically assign the applicable rate to positions where the field is blank prior to enforcement. In states with multiple minimum wage rates, administrators must manually select the correct rate. See the FAQ section below for a breakdown of affected states. 

To create a new position:

1. Click the Employees tab.
2. On the left-hand Navigation bar, click Employee Positions.
3. Click Add a New Position.
4. Fill in the position details.
5. Under Minimum Wage Requirement, click the drop-down menu and select the applicable rate.
   📌 | Note: Assigning a Minimum Wage does not change an employee’s base hourly wage. This setting is used only when minimum wage–based calculations are required.
6. Once done, click Add New Position.

To update an existing position:

1. Click the Employees tab.
2. On the left-hand Navigation bar, click Employee Positions.
3. Locate the relevant position and under Edit, click the Pencil icon 
4. Under Minimum Wage Requirement, click the drop-down menu and select or adjust the applicable rate.
   📌 | Note: Assigning a Minimum Wage does not change an employee’s base hourly wage. This setting is used only when minimum wage–based calculations are required.
5. Update any other position details if applicable.
6. Once done, click Update Position.

What Happens If a Minimum Wage Is Missing?

Once all Employee Positions have a minimum wage selected, no further action is required. Your account will be ready to process payroll without interruption.

Beginning March 3, 2026, payroll will be blocked if any position is missing a minimum wage. After clicking Run Payroll, you will receive a pop-up notification informing you that payroll processing is temporarily blocked due to positions that do not have a minimum wage assigned.

The pop-up will list each affected position and include a direct link to its configuration page, making it easy to review and update the field. Once all missing minimum wages have been assigned, the notification will no longer appear, and you will be able to continue processing payroll as usual.

This pop-up will only appear if a minimum wage is missing for one or more positions.

📌 | Note: If you are unsure whether your state has one statewide minimum wage (which will be automatically assigned) or multiple minimum wage rates (which require manual selection), please refer to the FAQ section below for a full breakdown of affected states.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Minimum Wage Field

Have questions about setting up or managing minimum wages for an employee position? This section covers common scenarios to help you.

💡 | Tip: Need help or clarification? Contact our Support Team at support@pushoperations.com or use our AI bot, Astra, for quick assistance.

Q: Will Push automatically assign a minimum wage if I don’t select one?
A: In some cases, yes.

For states with a single statewide minimum wage, the system will automatically assign the applicable rate to positions where the Minimum Wage field is blank prior to enforcement. The system will not override or change any minimum wages that have already been selected.

For states with multiple minimum wage rates (such as state and local variations), administrators must manually select the correct minimum wage for each Employee Position.

Below is the current breakdown:

States with Multiple Minimum Wage Rates (Manual Selection Required)

States with One Statewide Minimum Wage (Automatic Assignment)

📌 | Note: We recommend reviewing all Employee Positions to confirm the correct minimum wage is selected based on where work is performed, particularly if your business operates in multiple states or local jurisdictions.

Q: Will I be blocked from running payroll if a Minimum Wage is missing from an employee position?
A: Yes. Beginning March 3, 2026, payroll will be blocked if any Employee Position does not have a minimum wage selected. Prior to that date, payroll can still be processed.

Q: How do I know if an Employee Position is missing a minimum wage?
A: Beginning March 3, 2026, if you attempt to run payroll and a position is missing a minimum wage, a pop-up notification will appear listing the affected positions. The notification will include direct links to each position so you can quickly update them. Alternatively, you can review the Employee Position page and see if the column Minimum Wage is missing any details for each role. 

Q: Is the Minimum Wage Requirement the same as an employee’s hourly wage?
A: No. The Minimum Wage field represents the legally mandated minimum wage for a position. It does not change an employee’s base hourly wage or their normal pay rate.

Q: Why do I have to assign a minimum wage to every Employee Position?

A: Payroll and leave requirements continue to evolve across U.S. jurisdictions, and in some states, certain types of earnings must reference the applicable minimum wage, even if employees are paid above minimum wage. Requiring a minimum wage for every Employee Position ensures the system has the correct information available when minimum wage–based rules apply. This supports consistent payroll processing across roles, locations, and jurisdictions.

Q: I thought minimum wage only needed to be assigned for Tip Credit. Why is it required for all roles now?
A: Previously, businesses could choose which positions had a Minimum Wage assigned, particularly when using features like Tip Credit Top-Up. As a result, some businesses only completed the Minimum Wage field for tipped roles. 

However, payroll and leave requirements continue to evolve across U.S. jurisdictions, and certain calculations may reference the applicable minimum wage, even for non-tipped positions. Requiring the Minimum Wage field for all Employee Positions ensures the system has the correct rate available whenever minimum wage–based rules apply.

Q: What happens if I don’t assign a Minimum Wage Requirement to a position?
A: Beginning March 3, 2026, payroll will be temporarily blocked if any Employee Position does not have a minimum wage selected in US accounts. 

When you click Run Payroll, a pop-up notification will appear identifying the positions that are missing a minimum wage. The notification will include direct links to each position so you can quickly update them.

Once all affected positions have a minimum wage selected, the notification will disappear, and payroll can be processed as usual.

If your business operates in a state with a single statewide minimum wage, the system will automatically assign the applicable rate only to positions where the Minimum Wage field is blank prior to enforcement. The system will not override or change any minimum wages that have already been selected.

If your state has multiple minimum wage rates, you will need to manually select the correct rate for each position.

Q: How do I know which minimum wage to select for a position?
A: Select the minimum wage that legally applies to the location where the work is performed. If your business operates in jurisdictions with local minimum wage laws, review applicable federal, state, and local guidance to ensure the correct rate is assigned.

Additional Information

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