Michigan · Checked October 25, 2026
Michigan minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Michigan minimum wage is $13.73 an hour. Next: $15.00 from January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
Michigan: $13.73 an hour.
Coming up: $15.00 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $6.30).
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $5.49. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Michigan does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Next payday |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next payday |
| Law | Mich. Comp. Laws 408.475 |
Take-home pay in Michigan
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Michigan taxes with the Michigan paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Small Business Association of Michigan, minimum wage schedule (Dec 16, 2025)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Michigan?
$13.73 an hour as of October 25, 2026.
Is the Michigan minimum wage going up in 2027?
$15.00 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $6.30).
When is a final paycheck due in Michigan?
If fired or laid off: next payday. If the employee quits: next payday.
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.