Michigan minimum wage 2026–2027: $13.73 now, $15.00 on January 1, 2027
Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $6.48 more than the federal $7.25. The next change is on January 1, 2027: $15.00 an hour (+$1.27, 9.2%), fixed in state law. Senate Bill 8 (2025); tipped cash wage $6.30 (42%).
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Michigan minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $13.73 | January 1, 2026 | official |
| Scheduled increase | $15.00 | January 1, 2027 | law |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $5.49 | now | official |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $6.30 | January 1, 2027 | official |
When does the Michigan minimum wage go up?
The next change is on January 1, 2027: $15.00 an hour (+$1.27, 9.2%), fixed in state law. Senate Bill 8 (2025); tipped cash wage $6.30 (42%). From October 2027 the state treasurer adjusts the rate each year for inflation (MCL 408.934).
Tipped workers in Michigan
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $5.49 an hour and count up to $8.24 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $13.73 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference. From January 1, 2027 the tipped cash wage is $6.30.
Who is covered, and who can be paid less
Employers with 2 or more employees. Minors 16-17: 85% of the minimum wage ($11.67 in 2026, $12.75 in 2027); new hires under 20 may get $4.25 for their first 90 days. Jobs covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act never get less than $7.25.
Michigan minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the Michigan minimum wage was $9.65; today it is $13.73 – up $4.08, or 42.3%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.87 | $10.10 | $10.33 | $12.48 | $13.73 |
How Michigan compares
Michigan ranks 22th of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Michigan's $13.73 is $2.20 above it. Neighbors: Indiana $7.25, Ohio $7.25–$11.00, Wisconsin $7.25.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Over 40 hours a week, at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $549.20; with 5 overtime hours it is $652.18.
Good to know
- The tipped cash wage rises each year until it reaches 50% of the minimum wage in 2031 (DOL tipped table).
- The 2025 rate of $12.48 took effect on February 21, 2025.
Where to get help
The minimum wage in Michigan is enforced by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Wage and Hour Division; wage claims: michigan.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Not confirmed yet: 2025 value is the February 21, 2025 rate.
Michigan minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Michigan right now?
$13.73 an hour for most adult workers. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $6.48 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Michigan minimum wage be in 2027?
$15.00 an hour from January 1, 2027 – fixed in state law.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Michigan?
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $5.49 an hour and count up to $8.24 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $13.73 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference. From January 1, 2027 the tipped cash wage is $6.30.
How much is the Michigan minimum wage per year?
At $13.73 an hour and 40 hours a week, $549.20 a week, about $2,380 a month and $28,558 a year before taxes. At the 2027 rate of $15.00: $31,200 a year.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Michigan?
With the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Wage and Hour Division – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.