Minimum Wage Preemption: Sylvania vs Toledo
How do minimum wage preemption rules compare between Sylvania, OH and Toledo, OH?
Toledo has fewer restrictions than Sylvania.
Sylvania, OH
Lucas 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 Sylvania rules →Toledo, OH
Lucas County
Toledo cannot set its own minimum wage above the Ohio rate of $10.70 per hour for 2026, fixed by Constitution Article II Section 34a and ORC Chapter 4111, after a 2016 statewide preemption law passed.
View full Toledo rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sylvania | Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| 2026 rate | - | $10.70 per hour |
| Tipped rate | - | $5.35 |
| Constitution | - | Art. II Sec. 34a |
| Preemption year | - | 2016 HB 64 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Sylvania FAQ
Toledo FAQ
Can Toledo set $15 for city contractors?
Yes. Toledo can require contractors performing city work to pay above the state minimum, similar to a living-wage policy, without violating the 2016 preemption rule that targets generally applicable wage floors.
Does the state minimum cover small employers?
Ohio's $10.70 minimum applies to employers with annual gross receipts above roughly $400,000. Smaller employers and 14-15 year-old workers may pay the federal $7.25 minimum under FLSA.
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