Minimum Wage Preemption: Columbus vs Dublin
How do minimum wage preemption rules compare between Columbus, OH and Dublin, OH?
Columbus has fewer restrictions than Dublin.
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Ohio Revised Code §4111.13, enacted via SB 5 in 2016, expressly preempts cities from setting a minimum wage higher than the state rate. Columbus must follow Ohio's $10.45 per hour 2024 floor and cannot legislate a city wage.
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Franklin County
Ohio's constitutional minimum wage (Article II Section 34a) sets a state floor that adjusts annually with inflation, while ORC 4111.02 limits local action.
View full Dublin rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Columbus | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Preemption statute | ORC §4111.13 | - |
| Enacted | SB 5 (2016) | - |
| 2024 state minimum | $10.45 per hour | - |
| Tipped rate | $5.25 plus tips | - |
| City rate | None; preempted | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Columbus FAQ
Can Columbus pass a $15 minimum wage?
No. ORC §4111.13 expressly preempts any local minimum wage above the state rate. Columbus would need state legislative repeal or a constitutional amendment to set a higher city wage.
What is Ohio's minimum wage in 2024?
Ohio's 2024 minimum wage is $10.45 per hour for non-tipped workers at covered employers, and $5.25 plus tips for tipped workers. The rate adjusts each January based on CPI.
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