State minimum wage rates and scheduled changes (as listed by the US DOL)
As listed by the US Department of Labor's state table (updated November 5, 2026), 30 states and the District of Columbia have a basic minimum wage above the federal $7.25, led by DC at $18.40 and Washington at $17.13. The next dated change in that table is Michigan, scheduled to rise from $13.73 to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
States above the federal minimum
The "January 1, 2024" column comes from the DOL's historical table (last revised January 2025), which ends with 2024. The "current" column comes from the DOL state table updated November 5, 2026. The DOL does not publish the exact date each state changed between the two, so this page does not claim one; check the state labor department for the effective date of the rate you pay.
| State | Jan 1, 2024 | Current (DOL, Nov 5, 2026) | Note in DOL table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $11.73 | $14.00 | |
| Arizona | $14.35 | $15.15 | |
| Arkansas | $11.00 | $11.00 | Employers of 4 or more |
| California | $16.00 | $16.90 | Adjusted annually by formula |
| Colorado | $14.42 | $15.16 | |
| Connecticut | $15.69 | $16.94 | |
| Delaware | $13.25 | $15.00 | |
| District of Columbia | $17.50 | $18.40 | Adjusted annually on July 1 by formula |
| Florida | $12.00 | $15.00 | Annual formula updates scheduled to begin January 1, 2028 |
| Hawaii | $14.00 | $16.00 | |
| Illinois | $14.00 | $15.00 | Employers of 4 or more, excluding family members |
| Maine | $14.15 | $15.10 | Adjusted annually by formula |
| Maryland | $15.00 | $15.00 | |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $15.00 | At least $0.50 above the federal rate |
| Michigan | $10.33 | $13.73 | Scheduled to rise to $15.00 on January 1, 2027, then adjusted annually by formula; employers of 2 or more |
| Minnesota | $10.85 | $11.41 | Adjusted annually by formula |
| Missouri | $12.30 | $15.00 | Exempts retail or service businesses with gross annual sales under $500,000 |
| Montana | $10.30 | $10.85 | Businesses with sales over $110,000; adjusted annually by formula |
| Nebraska | $12.00 | $15.00 | Employers of 4 or more |
| Nevada | $12.00 | $12.00 | |
| New Jersey | $15.13 | $15.92 | $15.23 for employers of fewer than 6 and seasonal employees; adjusted annually by formula |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | $12.00 | |
| New York | $15.00 | $17.00 / $16.00 | $17.00 in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester; $16.00 elsewhere |
| Ohio | $10.45 | $11.00 | Employers with gross receipts of $405,000 or more; adjusted annually by formula |
| Oregon | $14.70 | $15.55 | $16.80 Portland metro, $14.55 non-urban counties; adjusted annually on July 1 |
| Rhode Island | $14.00 | $16.00 | |
| South Dakota | $11.20 | $11.85 | Adjusted annually by formula |
| Vermont | $13.67 | $14.42 | Employers of 2 or more; adjusted annually by formula |
| Virginia | $12.00 | $12.77 | Adjusted annually by formula |
| Washington | $16.28 | $17.13 | Adjusted annually by formula |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $8.75 | Employers of 6 or more at one location |
States at the federal $7.25
- No state minimum wage law (federal $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers): Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee.
- State rate of $7.25: Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin; Oklahoma for employers with 10 or more full-time employees at one location or sales over $100,000; Ohio for employers with gross receipts under $405,000.
- State rate below $7.25 (FLSA-covered employers must pay $7.25): Georgia $5.15 (employers of 6 or more), Wyoming $5.15, Oklahoma $2.00 for all other employers, Montana $4.00 for non-FLSA businesses with sales of $110,000 or less.
Scheduled and formula changes the DOL table lists
| Change | States |
|---|---|
| Fixed increase with a date | Michigan: $15.00 on January 1, 2027 |
| Formula updates starting on a set date | Florida: from January 1, 2028 |
| Adjusted annually on July 1 | District of Columbia, Oregon |
| Adjusted annually by formula (date not given in the table) | California, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington |
The 2027 dollar amounts for formula states: NOT FOUND in the DOL table. Each state's labor department announces its own figure.
What the DOL table leaves out
- City and county minimum wages that are higher than the state rate.
- Subminimum rates for minors, students and new-hire training wages.
The DOL states that individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information.
Example: budgeting the Michigan change
An employee at $13.73 working 25 hours a week moves to $15.00 on January 1, 2027: 25 × ($15.00 − $13.73) = 25 × $1.27 = $31.75 more per week, before employer payroll taxes. Add that to your labor cost percentage for each affected store.
Owners with stores in more than one state
Pay each employee the rate for the place they work. If one employee works in two states in the same week, look up both rows and confirm with each state's labor department. Per-state pages are at labor laws by state; scheduling across stores is covered in multiple locations.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check your state labor department for current rules.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check your state labor department for current rules.
Questions
What is the federal minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour, as listed on the US DOL state minimum wage page updated November 5, 2026.
Which state has the highest minimum wage?
In the DOL table, Washington has the highest statewide basic rate at $17.13; the District of Columbia is $18.40.
Is Michigan's minimum wage going up?
Yes. The DOL table says Michigan's rate is scheduled to rise from $13.73 to $15.00 on January 1, 2027, then adjust annually by formula.
Does the DOL table include city minimum wages?
No. The DOL notes that local rates higher than the state rate are not displayed.
Sources
- US DOL WHD: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026) (checked 2026-11-12)
- US DOL WHD: Changes in Basic Minimum Wages Under State Law, 1968 to 2024 (revised January 2025) (checked 2026-11-12)