Michigan Minimum Wage (2026)
Michigan’s minimum wage is $13.73 — $6.48 above the federal $7.25, effective January 1, 2026. Tipped: tipped minimum $5.49. Next change: $15.00 scheduled for January 1, 2027.
The minimum wage in Michigan is $13.73/hour in 2026 (effective January 1, 2026).
- Minimum wage$13.73
- Tipped minimum$5.49
- Next scheduled change$15.00 on January 1, 2027
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$28,558
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
| Effective date | New rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | $15.00 |
| January 1, 2028 | CPI-indexed adjustment |
These are enacted in statute or triggered by indexing law — not proposals.
Michigan vs. neighboring states
Michigan minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $13.73 |
| 2025 | $12.48 |
| 2024 | $10.33 |
| 2023 | $10.10 |
| 2022 | $9.87 |
| 2021 | $9.65 |
| 2020 | $9.65 |
| 2019 | $9.65 |
| 2018 | $9.25 |
| 2017 | $8.90 |
| 2016 | $8.50 |
| 2015 | $8.15 |
| 2014 | $8.15 |
| 2013 | $7.40 |
| 2012 | $7.40 |
| 2011 | $7.40 |
| 2010 | $7.40 |
| 2009 | $7.40 |
| 2008 | $7.15 |
| 2007 | $6.95 |
| 2006 | $5.15 |
| 2005 | $5.15 |
| 2004 | $5.15 |
| 2003 | $5.15 |
| 2002 | $5.15 |
| 2001 | $5.15 |
| 2000 | $5.15 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
Feb 2025 legislation set $12.48 (2-21-2025), $13.73 (1-1-2026), $15.00 (1-1-2027), CPI-indexed from 2028 (DOL + EPI agree). NCSL still lists the superseded court-ordered schedule ($13.29 on 2-21-2026 etc.) - conflict resolved in favor of DOL/EPI. Tipped = 40% of minimum in 2026 ($5.49), rising 2 pts/year to 50% by 2031. Applies to employers of 2+.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Michigan in 2026?
$13.73 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, which is $6.48 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Michigan?
The base cash wage for tipped workers is $5.49; tips must bring total pay to at least the full minimum, or the employer makes up the difference.
When does Michigan's minimum wage go up next?
$15.00 takes effect January 1, 2027.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Michigan per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $13.73/hour is $28,558 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Michigan labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.