Alabama Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Federal, No State Rate
Alabama has not enacted a state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers. See tipped pay, the local preemption law and how to file.
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Minimum Wage Laws
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Alaska Minimum Wage 2026: $14.00 an Hour, $15.00 in July 2027
Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour since July 1, 2026, rising to $15.00 on July 1, 2027. There is no tip credit. See the 2028 inflation rule and how to file.
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Arizona Minimum Wage 2026: $15.15 Per Hour, $15.65 in 2027
Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 in 2026, rising to $15.65 on January 1, 2027. See the tipped rule, local wages, exemptions and how to file a claim.
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Arkansas Minimum Wage 2026: $11.00 an Hour, Tip Credit Rules
Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour under Ark. Code 11-4-210. Tipped cash wage is $2.63, and employers of four or more are covered. Rules and how to file.
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California Minimum Wage 2026: $16.90 an Hour, $17.40 in 2027
California's minimum wage is $16.90 per hour in 2026 and rises to $17.40 on January 1, 2027. See fast food, health care, tip rules and city rates.
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Colorado Minimum Wage 2026: $15.16, $15.71 in 2027
Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 in 2026 and $15.71 on Jan 1, 2027. See Denver, Boulder and Edgewater rates, the tip credit and how to file a wage claim.
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Connecticut Minimum Wage 2026: $16.94 an Hour ($17.48 in 2027)
Connecticut minimum wage is $16.94 an hour in 2026 and rises to $17.48 on January 1, 2027. Tipped pay, minors, the cannabis tip credit ban, and how to file a claim.
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Delaware Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 an Hour, Tipped $2.23
Delaware minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, set by statute since January 1, 2025. See the $2.23 tipped wage floor, tip rules, penalties and how to file a wage claim.
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Federal Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour Since 2009
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, unchanged since July 24, 2009. Who is covered, the $2.13 tipped rate, youth wage, exemptions and how to file a claim.
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Florida Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 an Hour From September 30
Florida minimum wage is $15.00 an hour from September 30, 2026. See the $11.98 tipped cash wage, when the next change comes, and why cities cannot raise it.
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Georgia Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Federal, $5.15 State Rate
The Georgia state minimum wage is $5.15, but FLSA-covered employers must pay the federal $7.25. See who the state law covers, tipped pay, local limits and filing.
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Hawaii Minimum Wage 2026: $16.00 an Hour, Next Step $18.00 in 2028
Hawaii's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour since January 1, 2026, with no 2027 increase and $18.00 scheduled for 2028. See the tip credit conditions and exemptions.
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Idaho Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour, Tips and Local Rules
Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour under Idaho Code 44-1502, matching the federal rate. See the tipped wage, youth rate, city limits and how to file a claim.
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Illinois Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 an Hour, Chicago and Cook County
Illinois minimum wage is $15.00 an hour statewide, $17.05 in Chicago and $15.40 in Cook County. Tipped, youth and learner rates, 2027 outlook, how to file.
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Indiana Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour, Same as Federal
Indiana minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, matching the federal rate. Tipped wage, the $4.25 training wage for under-20 workers, coverage and how to file a claim.
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Iowa Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Per Hour, Tips and Local Limits
Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour under Iowa Code 91D.1, or the federal rate if higher. See the $4.35 tipped wage, the 90-day rule, local limits and claims.
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Kansas Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour and Who the State Act Covers
Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour under K.S.A. 44-1203, but the state act excludes FLSA-covered employers. See tipped wages, city limits and how to file.
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Kentucky Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Per Hour, No 2027 Change
Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour under KRS 337.275, matching the federal rate. See tipped wages, who the state act excludes and how to file a claim.
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Louisiana Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Federal, No State Rate
Louisiana has not enacted a state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers. See tipped pay, the local preemption law and how to file.
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Maine Minimum Wage 2026: $15.10 an Hour, $15.70 in 2027
Maine minimum wage is $15.10 an hour in 2026 and rises to $15.70 on January 1, 2027. See the tipped rate, farmworker coverage, local ordinances, and how to file a claim.
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Maryland Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 Statewide, Higher in 3 Counties
Maryland minimum wage is $15.00 per hour in 2026 and stays $15.00 in 2027. See Montgomery, Howard and Prince George's rates, tipped pay and how to file a claim.
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Massachusetts Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 an Hour, Tipped $6.75
Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour with no 2027 increase scheduled. Tipped workers can be paid $6.75 cash if tips cover the rest.
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Michigan Minimum Wage 2026: $13.73 Per Hour, $15.00 in 2027
Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 per hour in 2026 and rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027. See the tipped wage, training wage, and how to file a claim.
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Minimum Wage by State 2026: All 50 States and DC
Minimum wage by state for 2026: current rates, tipped cash wages, states at $15 or more, and announced or scheduled changes for January 1, 2027.
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Minnesota Minimum Wage 2026: $11.41 Per Hour, $11.87 in 2027
Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 per hour in 2026 and $11.87 on January 1, 2027. See the no tip credit rule, training wage, and Saint Paul rates.
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Mississippi Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Federal, No State Rate
Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers. See tipped pay, local limits and how to file.
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Missouri Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 Per Hour, No 2027 Increase
Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 per hour in 2026. HB 567 removed the 2027 inflation adjustment. See the $7.50 tipped wage, exemptions, and how to file.
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Montana Minimum Wage 2026: $10.85 an Hour and $4.00 Tier
Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 an hour in 2026, with a $4.00 rate for some small non-FLSA businesses and no tip credit. See the 2027 adjustment rules.
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Nevada Minimum Wage 2026: $12.00 an Hour, No Tip Credit
Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour under Article 15, Section 16 of the state constitution, with no tip credit and no annual indexing. Rules and how to file.
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New Hampshire Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour (Federal Rate)
New Hampshire minimum wage is $7.25 an hour because state law follows the federal rate. See the tipped wage rule, youth and training rates, and how to file a claim.
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New Jersey Minimum Wage 2026: $15.92 an Hour ($16.48 in 2027)
New Jersey minimum wage is $15.92 an hour in 2026 and rises to $16.48 on January 1, 2027. See tipped, seasonal, small employer, farm and care-worker rates.
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New Mexico Minimum Wage 2026: $12.00 Statewide, Santa Fe $15.40
New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour statewide, with no 2027 state increase found. Albuquerque rises to $13.00 and Santa Fe to $17.50 on January 1, 2027.
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New York Minimum Wage 2026: $17.00 and $16.00 Rates
New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester and $16.00 elsewhere in 2026. See tipped, fast food, home care rates and 2027 indexing.
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North Carolina Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Per Hour Explained
North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but the state act mostly reaches employers the FLSA does not cover. See tipped pay, student rates and complaints.
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North Dakota Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Per Hour, Tips and Claims
North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour under NDCC 34-06-22. See the 33 percent tip credit, vocational and disability licenses, local limits and how to file.
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Ohio Minimum Wage 2026: $11.00 Per Hour, $5.50 Tipped
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 per hour and $5.50 tipped in 2026, rising to $11.40 and $5.70 in 2027. See who gets the federal $7.25 and how to file a complaint.
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Oklahoma Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour and the FLSA Overlap
Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour under 40 O.S. 197.2. See who the state act covers, the $2.00 provision, tipped wages, city limits and how to file a claim.
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Oregon Minimum Wage 2026: $15.55 Standard, $16.80 Portland Metro
Oregon's minimum wage is $15.55 an hour, $16.80 in the Portland metro area and $14.55 in nonurban counties since July 1, 2026. Rates adjust each July 1.
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Pennsylvania Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour, Tipped $2.83
Pennsylvania minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, matching the federal rate. See the $2.83 tipped wage, why cities cannot set higher rates, and the status of HB 2189.
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Rhode Island Minimum Wage 2026: $16.00 an Hour ($17.00 in 2027)
Rhode Island minimum wage is $16.00 an hour in 2026 and rises to $17.00 on January 1, 2027 under state law. See tipped pay, minors, exclusions and how to file.
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South Carolina Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Federal, No State Rate
South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers. See tipped pay, local limits and how to file.
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South Dakota Minimum Wage 2026: $11.85 Per Hour, 2027 Pending
South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 per hour in 2026 and adjusts each year with inflation. The 2027 rate is not yet announced. See tipped pay and how to file.
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Tennessee Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 Federal, No State Rate
Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies to FLSA-covered employers. See tipped pay, local limits and how to file.
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Texas Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour Under State and Federal Law
Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour because state law adopts the federal rate. See who the state act covers, the tipped wage, local preemption and how to file.
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Utah Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour, Tips and Youth Rate
Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal rate. See how the state act and FLSA overlap, the tipped wage, youth rate and how to file a claim.
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Vermont Minimum Wage 2026: $14.42 an Hour and Tipped Rate
Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour in 2026 and $7.21 for tipped workers. See who is covered, how the 2027 adjustment works and how to file a wage claim.
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Virginia Minimum Wage 2026: $12.77 Now, $13.75 on Jan. 1, 2027
Virginia minimum wage is $12.77 per hour in 2026, rising to $13.75 on January 1, 2027 and $15.00 in 2028. See farm worker coverage, tipped pay and filing a claim.
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Washington DC Minimum Wage 2026: $18.40 and Tipped Wage Schedule
The DC minimum wage is $18.40 per hour since July 1, 2026. See the $10.30 tipped wage, the D.C. Law 26-55 phase-up to 75% by 2034 and the July 2027 CPI step.
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Washington Minimum Wage 2026: $17.13 Statewide and Local Rates
Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour in 2026, with higher rates in Seattle, King County and other cities. See 2027 rates announced so far and tip rules.
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West Virginia Minimum Wage 2026: $8.75 Per Hour Explained
West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 per hour at locations with six or more employees. See the $2.62 tipped wage, the $6.40 training wage and how to file a claim.
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Wisconsin Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour Under State Law
Wisconsin minimum wage is $7.25 an hour under Wis. Stat. 104.035. Tipped wage $2.33, $5.90 opportunity wage for under 20, no local rates, how to file a claim.
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Wyoming Minimum Wage 2026: $5.15 State Rate, $7.25 Federal
Wyoming's statute sets $5.15 per hour, but the state says most workers must be paid the federal $7.25. See tipped wages, the youth rate and how to file a claim.
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