Effective July 24, 2009, the general minimum wage rate in Wisconsin is $7.25 per hour ($6.50 per hour before July 24, 2009). Different minimum wage rates apply to agricultural and opportunity employees and counselors in seasonal or educational camps.
Wisconsin's minimum wage law covers all employees, except individuals engaged in house-to-house delivery of newspapers or direct retail sale to consumers, real estate agents or salespersons paid solely by commission and employees of the state and its political subdivisions.