U.S: Executive Order 13658 Minimum Wage Rates For Federal Contractors

The U.S. Department of Labor published a Federal Register notice updating the minimum wage applicable under Executive Order 13658 for covered federal contracts. The rate for non‑tipped employees performing work on such contracts will be $13.65 per hour and $9.55 per hour for tipped workers.

Effective Date

• 11 May 2026

Published

• U.S. Federal Register 2026‑02466 notice

Payroll action

• Review payroll classifications for federal contract work and configure pay rates to meet or exceed the updated hourly minimum rates.

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