Minimum wage · Checked October 25, 2026
Minimum wage by state (2026), and what changes in 2027
31 states and DC pay more than the federal $7.25. Here is every state’s rate today, the next change on the books, and the tipped cash wage.
All rules Minimum wage by state 2027 increases Tipped wage Final paycheck laws Overtime
| State | Minimum wage now | Next change | Tipped cash wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Alaska | $14.00 | $15.00 Jul 1, 2027 | Full minimum wage (no tip credit) |
| Arizona | $15.15 | $15.65 Jan 1, 2027 | $12.15 |
| Arkansas | $11.00 | None scheduled | $2.63 |
| California | $16.90 | $17.40 Jan 1, 2027 | Full minimum wage (no tip credit) |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $15.71 Jan 1, 2027 | $12.14 |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $17.48 Jan 1, 2027 | $6.38 (hotel and restaurant); $8.23 (bartenders) |
| Delaware | $15.00 | None scheduled | $2.23 |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | Inflation update on July 1, 2027 (not published yet) | $10.30 |
| Florida | $15.00 | Inflation updates begin January 1, 2028 | $11.98 |
| Georgia | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Hawaii | $16.00 | $18.00 Jan 1, 2028 | $14.75 (conditions apply) |
| Idaho | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $3.35 |
| Illinois | $15.00 | None scheduled | $9.00 |
| Indiana | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Iowa | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $4.35 |
| Kansas | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Louisiana | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Maine | $15.10 | $15.70 Jan 1, 2027 | $7.55 |
| Maryland | $15.00 | None scheduled | $3.63 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | None scheduled | $6.75 |
| Michigan | $13.73 | $15.00 Jan 1, 2027 | $5.49 |
| Minnesota | $11.41 | $11.87 Jan 1, 2027 | Full minimum wage (no tip credit) |
| Mississippi | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Missouri | $15.00 | None scheduled | $7.50 |
| Montana | $10.85 | $11.20 Jan 1, 2027 | Full minimum wage (no tip credit) |
| Nebraska | $15.00 | $15.26 Jan 1, 2027 | $2.13 |
| Nevada | $12.00 | None scheduled | Full minimum wage (no tip credit) |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $3.27 |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $16.48 Jan 1, 2027 | $6.05 |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | None scheduled | $3.00 |
| New York | $16.00 to $17.00 | No increase on January 1, 2027 (a legal off-ramp was triggered). A March 1, 2027 increase is proposed but not law. | Varies by region and industry |
| North Carolina | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| North Dakota | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $4.86 |
| Ohio | $11.00 | $11.40 Jan 1, 2027 | $5.50 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Oregon | $15.55 (standard) | Inflation update on July 1, 2027 (not published yet) | Full minimum wage (no tip credit) |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.83 |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $17.00 Jan 1, 2027 | $3.89 |
| South Carolina | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $12.30 Jan 1, 2027 | $5.93 |
| Tennessee | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Texas | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Utah | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
| Vermont | $14.42 | Inflation update on January 1, 2027 (not published when we checked) | $7.21 |
| Virginia | $12.77 | $13.75 Jan 1, 2027 | $2.13 |
| Washington | $17.13 | $17.73 Jan 1, 2027 | Full minimum wage (no tip credit) |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | None scheduled | $2.62 |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.33 |
| Wyoming | $7.25 federal | None scheduled | $2.13 |
"Next change" shows a rate only when the state has published it or fixed it in law. A state that adjusts for inflation but has not announced the figure is marked as not published.
Frequently asked questions
Is the minimum wage $15 everywhere now?
No. 19 states and DC are at $15 or more, and 20 still use the federal $7.25.
Do I pay the state or the city minimum wage?
The highest one that applies to the work. City rates (for example Denver, Seattle and Chicago) often sit above the state rate.
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.