Stay compliant with current minimum wage rates across all 50 states. Track upcoming increases and plan your payroll accordingly.
State | Current Rate | Next Rate | Effective Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | $7.25Federal | — | — | No state minimum wage law. Federal rate applies. |
| Alaska(AK) | $11.73 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation |
| Arizona(AZ) | $14.35 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation |
| Arkansas(AR) | $11.00 | — | — | — |
| California(CA) | $16.00 | $16.50(+$0.50) | Jan 1, 2025 | Fast food workers: $20/hr |
| Colorado(CO) | $14.42 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation |
| Connecticut(CT) | $15.69 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation |
| Delaware(DE) | $13.25 | $15.00(+$1.75) | Jan 1, 2025 | — |
| District of Columbia(DC) | $17.50 | — | — | Highest in the nation. Adjusted for inflation. |
| Florida(FL) | $13.00 | $14.00(+$1.00) | Sep 30, 2025 | Increasing $1/year until $15 |
| Georgia(GA) | $7.25Federal | — | — | State rate is $5.15, federal applies to covered employers |
| Hawaii(HI) | $14.00 | $16.00(+$2.00) | Jan 1, 2026 | — |
| Idaho(ID) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Illinois(IL) | $14.00 | $15.00(+$1.00) | Jan 1, 2025 | Chicago: $15.80 |
| Indiana(IN) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Iowa(IA) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Kansas(KS) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Kentucky(KY) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Louisiana(LA) | $7.25Federal | — | — | No state minimum wage law. Federal rate applies. |
| Maine(ME) | $14.15 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation |
| Maryland(MD) | $15.00 | — | — | Montgomery County: $17.15 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | $15.00 | — | — | Tipped minimum: $6.75 |
| Michigan(MI) | $10.33 | $12.48(+$2.15) | Feb 21, 2025 | Major increase pending |
| Minnesota(MN) | $10.85 | — | — | Large employers. Small: $8.85 |
| Mississippi(MS) | $7.25Federal | — | — | No state minimum wage law. Federal rate applies. |
| Missouri(MO) | $12.30 | $13.75(+$1.45) | Jan 1, 2025 | Increasing to $15 by 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | $10.30 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation |
| Nebraska(NE) | $12.00 | $13.50(+$1.50) | Jan 1, 2025 | Increasing to $15 by 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | $12.00 | — | — | Same rate with or without health benefits now |
| New Hampshire(NH) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| New Jersey(NJ) | $15.13 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation |
| New Mexico(NM) | $12.00 | — | — | — |
| New York(NY) | $15.00 | $16.00(+$1.00) | Jan 1, 2025 | NYC, Long Island, Westchester: $16 |
| North Carolina(NC) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| North Dakota(ND) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Ohio(OH) | $10.45 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation. Small employers: $7.25 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Oregon(OR) | $14.70 | — | — | Portland Metro: $15.95 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Rhode Island(RI) | $14.00 | $15.00(+$1.00) | Jan 1, 2025 | — |
| South Carolina(SC) | $7.25Federal | — | — | No state minimum wage law. Federal rate applies. |
| South Dakota(SD) | $11.20 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation |
| Tennessee(TN) | $7.25Federal | — | — | No state minimum wage law. Federal rate applies. |
| Texas(TX) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Utah(UT) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Vermont(VT) | $13.67 | — | — | Adjusted annually for inflation |
| Virginia(VA) | $12.00 | $12.41(+$0.41) | Jan 1, 2025 | — |
| Washington(WA) | $16.28 | — | — | Seattle: $19.97. Adjusted for inflation. |
| West Virginia(WV) | $8.75 | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin(WI) | $7.25Federal | — | — | Follows federal minimum |
| Wyoming(WY) | $7.25Federal | — | — | State rate is $5.15, federal applies to covered employers |