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Tracker · Checked October 25, 2026

2027 minimum wage increases by state

16 states have a confirmed minimum wage increase in 2027. We list a rate only once the state publishes it or it is fixed in law, and we date every update.

All rules Minimum wage by state 2027 increases Tipped wage Final paycheck laws Overtime

StateNow2027RaiseStartsSource
Michigan$13.73$15.00+$1.27 (9.2%)Jan 1, 2027Small Business Association of Michigan, minimum wage schedule (Dec 16, 2025)
Rhode Island$16.00$17.00+$1.00 (6.3%)Jan 1, 2027Rhode Island minimum wage law passed August 2025 (reported by Jibble, Aug 19, 2025)
Virginia$12.77$13.75+$0.98 (7.7%)Jan 1, 2027Code of Virginia, section 40.1-28.10
Washington$17.13$17.73+$0.60 (3.5%)Jan 1, 2027Washington Department of Labor and Industries 2027 rate, reported by OPB (Oct 2, 2026)
Maine$15.10$15.70+$0.60 (4.0%)Jan 1, 2027Maine Department of Labor, 2027 minimum wage poster
New Jersey$15.92$16.48+$0.56 (3.5%)Jan 1, 2027New Jersey Department of Labor, minimum wage increase for 2027 (Sept 29, 2026)
Colorado$15.16$15.71+$0.55 (3.6%)Jan 1, 2027Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 2027 rates (announced Aug 13, 2026), reported by ColoradoBiz
Connecticut$16.94$17.48+$0.54 (3.2%)Jan 1, 2027Office of Governor Lamont, minimum wage will increase (Aug 5, 2026)
Arizona$15.15$15.65+$0.50 (3.3%)Jan 1, 2027Arizona 2027 rate from the CPI adjustment in state law, reported by KJZZ (Sept 11, 2026)
California$16.90$17.40+$0.50 (3.0%)Jan 1, 2027California Department of Industrial Relations, minimum wage increase for 2027 (Aug 13, 2026)
Minnesota$11.41$11.87+$0.46 (4.0%)Jan 1, 2027Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, minimum wage adjusted for inflation Jan. 1, 2027 (Aug 19, 2026)
South Dakota$11.85$12.30+$0.45 (3.8%)Jan 1, 2027South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, minimum wage
Ohio$11.00$11.40+$0.40 (3.6%)Jan 1, 2027Ohio Department of Commerce, 2027 minimum wage poster (rev. 9/30/26)
Montana$10.85$11.20+$0.35 (3.2%)Jan 1, 2027Montana Department of Labor and Industry, state minimum wage
Nebraska$15.00$15.26+$0.26 (1.7%)Jan 1, 2027Nebraska 2027 rate under LB 258, reported by WOWT (Sept 23, 2026)
Alaska$14.00$15.00+$1.00 (7.1%)Jul 1, 2027Alaska's News Source, minimum wage rises to $14 on July 1, 2026 (Ballot Measure 1 schedule)

Still to be published

  • District of Columbia: Inflation update on July 1, 2027 (not published yet).
  • Florida: Inflation updates begin January 1, 2028.
  • Oregon: Inflation update on July 1, 2027 (not published yet).
  • Vermont: Inflation update on January 1, 2027 (not published when we checked).
  • New York: No increase on January 1, 2027 (a legal off-ramp was triggered). A March 1, 2027 increase is proposed but not law.

What employers should do before January 1

  • Raise every hourly rate that falls below the new minimum, including tipped cash wages where the state sets them as a fixed amount.
  • Check salaried exempt staff in California and Washington, where the exempt salary floor is tied to the minimum wage.
  • Order the new state poster; most states publish it with the new rate.
  • Run a test payroll in late December. Our paycheck calculator shows take-home for any hourly rate.

Frequently asked questions

Which state has the biggest increase in 2027?

Michigan, up $1.27 to $15.00.

Is the federal minimum wage going up in 2027?

No federal increase has been passed as of October 25, 2026. It stays $7.25 an hour.

These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.