Minimum Wage by State (2026 and 2027)
The federal minimum wage is $7.25, but 31 states and DC require more. Here is every state's rate on January 1, 2026, today, and on January 1, 2027, plus the minimum cash wage for tipped workers.
| State | Jan 1, 2026 | Now (2026-10-25) | Jan 1, 2027 | Tipped cash wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | None | None | None | None |
| Alaska | $13.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Arizona | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.65 | $12.15 |
| Arkansas | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $2.63 |
| California | $16.90 | $16.90 | $17.40 | $16.90 |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $15.16 | $15.71 | $12.14 |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $16.94 | $17.48 | $6.38 |
| Delaware | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $2.23 |
| District of Columbia | $17.95 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $10.30 |
| Florida | $14.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $11.98 |
| Georgia | $5.15 | $5.15 | $5.15 | $2.13 |
| Hawaii | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $14.75 |
| Idaho | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $3.35 |
| Illinois | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $9.00 |
| Indiana | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $2.13 |
| Iowa | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $4.35 |
| Kansas | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $2.13 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $2.13 |
| Louisiana | None | None | None | None |
| Maine | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.70 | $7.55 |
| Maryland | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $3.63 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $6.75 |
| Michigan | $13.73 | $13.73 | $15.00 | $5.49 |
| Minnesota | $11.41 | $11.41 | $11.87 | $11.41 |
| Mississippi | None | None | None | None |
| Missouri | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $7.50 |
| Montana | $10.85 | $10.85 | $11.20 | $10.85 |
| Nebraska | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.26 | $2.13 |
| Nevada | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $3.27 |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $15.92 | $16.48 | $6.05 |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $3.00 |
| New York | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $10.70 |
| North Carolina | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $2.13 |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $4.86 |
| Ohio | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.40 | $5.50 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $2.13 |
| Oregon | $15.05 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.55 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $2.83 |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $16.00 | $17.00 | $3.89 |
| South Carolina | None | None | None | None |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $11.85 | $12.30 | $5.93 |
| Tennessee | None | None | None | None |
| Texas | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $2.13 |
| Utah | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $2.13 |
| Vermont | $14.42 | $14.42 | Not yet announced | $7.21 |
| Virginia | $12.77 | $12.77 | $13.75 | $2.13 |
| Washington | $17.13 | $17.13 | $17.73 | $17.13 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $2.62 |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $2.33 |
| Wyoming | $5.15 | $5.15 | $5.15 | $2.13 |
“None” means the state has no minimum wage law of its own; the federal $7.25 (and $2.13 tipped cash wage) applies to FLSA-covered employers. Many cities and counties set higher local minimums. Sources: US Department of Labor and state labor departments, checked 2026-10-25.
Frequently asked questions
What is the federal minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 an hour, unchanged since July 2009. 31 states and DC set a higher state minimum.
Which state has the highest minimum wage?
District of Columbia at $18.40 an hour as of 2026-10-25. Some cities set higher local rates, such as Seattle, Denver and several California cities.
Which states raise the minimum wage on January 1, 2027?
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington.
What if my state has no minimum wage or a rate below $7.25?
Employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay at least $7.25. That covers most workers in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wyoming.