Minimum WageMinimum Wage API

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Minimum Wage provides current minimum wage rates for all US states plus the federal minimum. Includes tipped minimum wages, effective rates (higher of state or federal), and historical federal minimum wage data.

The Minimum Wage API provides reliable and fast access to minimum wage data through a simple REST interface. Built for developers who need consistent, high-quality results with minimal setup time.

To use Minimum Wage, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

GET Endpoint

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/minimumwage

Code Examples

Here are examples of how to call the Minimum Wage API in different programming languages:

cURL Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/minimumwage" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/minimumwage', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/minimumwage', headers=headers)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Node.js (Native HTTPS)
const https = require('https');
const url = require('url');

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
};

const req = https.request('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/minimumwage', options, (res) => {
  let data = '';
  res.on('data', (chunk) => data += chunk);
  res.on('end', () => console.log(JSON.parse(data)));
});

req.end();
PHP (cURL)
<?php

$ch = curl_init();

curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 'https://api.apiverve.com/v1/minimumwage');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST, 'GET');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'X-API-Key: your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type: application/json'
]);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

$data = json_decode($response, true);
print_r($data);

?>
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"

)

func main() {
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/minimumwage", nil)

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Ruby (Net::HTTP)
require 'net/http'
require 'json'

uri = URI('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/minimumwage')
http = Net::HTTP.new(uri.host, uri.port)
http.use_ssl = true

request = Net::HTTP::Get.new(uri)
request['X-API-Key'] = 'your_api_key_here'
request['Content-Type'] = 'application/json'

response = http.request(request)
puts JSON.pretty_generate(JSON.parse(response.body))
C# (HttpClient)
using System;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

class Program
{
    static async Task Main(string[] args)
    {
        using var client = new HttpClient();
        client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Add("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here");

        var response = await client.GetAsync("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/minimumwage");
        response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();

        var responseBody = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
        Console.WriteLine(responseBody);
    }
}

Authentication

The Minimum Wage API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive API Playground

Test the Minimum Wage API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.

Parameters

The following parameters are available for the Minimum Wage API:

Get Minimum Wage

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
statestringoptional
Optional 2-letter state code (e.g., CA, NY). Omit for all states.
Length: 2 - 2 chars
-CA

Response

The Minimum Wage API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats:

Example Responses

JSON Response
200 OK
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "state": "CA",
    "stateName": "California",
    "minimumWage": 16,
    "stateRate": 16,
    "federalRate": 7.25,
    "tippedMinimum": 16,
    "usesFederalRate": false,
    "note": null
  }
}
XML Response
200 OK
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  <data>
    <state>CA</state>
    <stateName>California</stateName>
    <minimumWage>16</minimumWage>
    <stateRate>16</stateRate>
    <federalRate>7.25</federalRate>
    <tippedMinimum>16</tippedMinimum>
    <usesFederalRate>false</usesFederalRate>
    <note xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  </data>
</response>
YAML Response
200 OK
status: ok
error: null
data:
  state: CA
  stateName: California
  minimumWage: 16
  stateRate: 16
  federalRate: 7.25
  tippedMinimum: 16
  usesFederalRate: false
  note: null
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
stateCA
stateNameCalifornia
minimumWage16
stateRate16
federalRate7.25
tippedMinimum16
usesFederalRatefalse
note

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Learn more about response formats →

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

FieldTypeSample Value
statestring"CA"
stateNamestring"California"
minimumWagenumber16
stateRatenumber16
federalRatenumber7.25
tippedMinimumnumber16
usesFederalRatebooleanfalse
noteobjectnull

Headers

Required and optional headers for Minimum Wage API requests:

Header NameRequiredExample ValueDescription
X-API-Keyrequiredyour_api_key_hereYour APIVerve API key. Found in your dashboard under API Keys.
Acceptoptionalapplication/jsonSpecify response format: application/json (default), application/xml, or application/yaml
User-AgentoptionalMyApp/1.0Identifies your application for analytics and debugging purposes
X-Request-IDoptionalreq_123456789Custom request identifier for tracking and debugging requests
Cache-Controloptionalno-cacheControl caching behavior for the request and response

Learn more about request headers →

GraphQL AccessALPHA

Access Minimum Wage through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the minimum wage data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.

Test Minimum Wage in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  minimumwage(
    input: {
      state: "CA"
    }
  ) {
    state
    stateName
    minimumWage
    stateRate
    federalRate
    tippedMinimum
    usesFederalRate
    note
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

CORS Support

The Minimum Wage API supports Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) with wildcard configuration, allowing you to call Minimum Wage directly from browser-based applications without proxy servers.

CORS HeaderValueDescription
Access-Control-Allow-Origin*Accepts requests from any origin
Access-Control-Allow-Methods*Accepts any HTTP method
Access-Control-Allow-Headers*Accepts any request headers

Browser Usage: You can call Minimum Wage directly from JavaScript running in the browser without encountering CORS errors. No proxy server or additional configuration needed.

Learn more about CORS support →

Rate Limiting

Minimum Wage API requests are subject to rate limiting based on your subscription plan. These limits ensure fair usage and maintain service quality for all Minimum Wage users.

PlanRate LimitDescription
Free5 requests/minHard rate limit enforced - exceeding will return 429 errors
StarterNo LimitProduction ready - standard traffic priority
ProNo LimitProduction ready - preferred traffic priority
MegaNo LimitProduction ready - highest traffic priority

Learn more about rate limiting →

Rate Limit Headers

When rate limits apply, each Minimum Wage response includes headers to help you track your usage:

HeaderDescription
X-RateLimit-LimitMaximum number of requests allowed per time window
X-RateLimit-RemainingNumber of requests remaining in the current window
X-RateLimit-ResetUnix timestamp when the rate limit window resets

Handling Rate Limits

Free Plan: When you exceed your rate limit, Minimum Wage returns a 429 Too Many Requests status code. Your application should implement appropriate backoff logic to handle this gracefully.

Paid Plans: No rate limiting or throttling applied. All paid plans (Starter, Pro, Mega) are production-ready.

Best Practices for Minimum Wage:

  • Monitor the rate limit headers to track your Minimum Wage usage (Free plan only)
  • Cache minimum wage responses where appropriate to reduce API calls
  • Upgrade to Pro or Mega for guaranteed no-throttle Minimum Wage performance

Note: Minimum Wage rate limits are separate from credit consumption. You may have credits remaining but still hit rate limits when using Minimum Wage on Free tier.

Error Codes

The Minimum Wage API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure:

CodeMessageDescriptionSolution
200OKRequest successful, data returnedNo action needed - request was successful
400Bad RequestInvalid request parameters or malformed requestCheck required parameters and ensure values match expected formats
401UnauthorizedMissing or invalid API keyInclude x-api-key header with valid API key from dashboard
403ForbiddenAPI key lacks permission or insufficient creditsCheck credit balance in dashboard or upgrade plan
429Too Many RequestsRate limit exceeded (Free: 5 req/min)Implement request throttling or upgrade to paid plan
500Internal Server ErrorServer error occurredRetry request after a few seconds, contact support if persists
503Service UnavailableAPI temporarily unavailableWait and retry, check status page for maintenance updates

Learn more about error handling →

Need help? Contact support with your X-Request-ID for assistance.

Integrate Minimum Wage with SDKs

Get started quickly with official Minimum Wage SDKs for your preferred language. Each library handles authentication, request formatting, and error handling automatically.

Available for Node.js, Python, C#/.NET, and Android/Java. All SDKs are open source and regularly updated.

Integrate Minimum Wage with No-Code API Tools

Connect the Minimum Wage API to your favorite automation platform without writing code. Build workflows that leverage minimum wage data across thousands of apps.

All platforms use your same API key to access Minimum Wage. Visit our integrations hub for step-by-step setup guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Minimum Wage?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for Minimum Wage and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
How many credits does Minimum Wage cost?

Each successful Minimum Wage API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful minimum wage lookups.

Can I use Minimum Wage in production?

The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Minimum Wage, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.

Can I use Minimum Wage from a browser?
Yes! The Minimum Wage API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
What happens if I exceed my Minimum Wage credit limit?

When you reach your monthly credit limit, Minimum Wage API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.

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