Michigan Minimum Wage 2026: $13.73/hr

Michigan workers must be paid at least $13.73 an hour, $6.48 above the federal $7.25 minimum.

Data updated September 26, 2026

Key facts for Michigan

Minimum wage: $13.73/hr
In effect since: January 1, 2026
Scheduled change: Next change: $15.00/hr effective January 1, 2027
Tipped cash wage: $5.49/hr
Compared with federal: +$6.48 vs the federal $7.25
Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hrs/week

Source

Rule: Michigan minimum wage law
Published by: michigan.gov
Last updated: September 26, 2026

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The short answer

Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73/hr in 2026, $6.48 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #22 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $5.49/hr. It is scheduled to rise to $15.00/hr on January 1, 2027.

How the Michigan minimum wage works

In Michigan, the minimum wage is $13.73 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Michigan sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $5.49 per hour, with tips expected to bring total pay to at least the full minimum wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.

Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73/hr in 2026 and rises to $15.00/hr on January 1, 2027 under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act as amended by SB 8 (2025). The tipped cash wage is 40% of the minimum ($5.49/hr) in 2026, rising to 42% in 2027 and stepping up yearly to 50% in 2031.

How Michigan compares

State rate: $13.73/hr
Federal minimum: $7.25/hr
Difference: +$6.48 (+89.4%)
National rank: #22 of 51

Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.

Michigan overtime rules

Weekly overtime threshold: 40 hours (1.5x)
Governing law: State overtime law

Michigan requires nonexempt employees to be paid 1.5x their regular rate for hours over 40 in a 7-day workweek, matching the FLSA.

Sources for this page

Michigan minimum wage — state labor department michigan.gov
Michigan overtime rules — state labor department michigan.gov
U.S. Department of Labor dol.gov

Minimum Wage · 5 min read Minimum Wage 2026: Federal Rate, All 50 States, and Your RightsThe federal minimum wage remains $7.25, unchanged since 2009. Check your state's 2026 minimum wage rate and find out what to do if you're being underpaid.