To start using The Hourly Wage Tax Calculator, simply enter your hourly wage, before any deductions, in the "Hourly wage" field in the left-hand table above. Choose a State This is used across the country and accepted as the minimum an employee can be paid. This calculator provides an overview of the annual minimum wage for workers in Alberta excluding the compensation of days off and holidays (thus the annual hours worked) As of 1 July 2020 the national minimum wage is $19.84 per hour or $753.80 per week. The minimum wage reached its (inflation-adjusted) historic high in 1968, when it was raised from $1.40 to $1.60 per hour. There are 29 states plus the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands with minimum wage rates set higher than the federal minimum wage. The minimum wage listed applies to employers with 21 or more employees. Indiana North Carolina [CDATA[/* >