Statutory minimum wage in Michigan (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Michigan has a state minimum wage of $13.73 per hour from 1 January 2026, rising to $15.00 per hour on 1 January 2027. Workers under 18 may be paid 85% of the rate, and newly hired employees under 20 may be paid a training wage for 90 days.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | $13.73 per hour [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | Workers under 18 may be paid 85% of the minimum hourly wage rate. Newly hired employees under 20 may be paid $4.25 per hour for the first 90 calendar days of employment. [2] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | 1 January 2027 [1] |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | $15.00 per hour [1] |
| Minimum cash wage for tipped workersEmployees | $5.49 an hour plus tips (maximum tip credit $8.24). The tipped cash wage is scheduled to rise each year until it reaches 50% of the minimum wage in 2031. [3] |
| Overtime payEmployees | 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours a week (state law applies to employers of 2 or more employees). [4] |
Notes
- The youth and training figures are from the Department's FAQ (snapshot of 19 April 2026); they were not cross-checked against the statute text, which could not be read directly.
Sources
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Minimum Wage & Overtime (Internet Archive snapshot of 31 August 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Minimum Wage and Overtime FAQ (Internet Archive snapshot of 19 April 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised 1 July 2026) (Internet Archive snapshot of 4 October 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated 1 July 2026) (Internet Archive snapshot of 2 October 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| National statutory minimum wage | Yes (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Current adult minimum wage (gross) | $7.25 per hour (source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division) |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | A new employee under 20 years of age may be paid not less than $4.25 an hour during the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment with an employer. (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
Michigan and neighbouring states
| State | National statutory minimum wage | Current adult minimum wage (gross) | Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | Next scheduled change | Amount from next change (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Yes | $13.73 per hour | 85% under 18; $4.25 first 90 days under 20 | 1 January 2027 | $15.00 per hour |
| Illinois | Yes | $15.00 per hour (age 18+) | Under 18 (<650 h/year): $13.00 | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Indiana | Yes | $7.25 per hour | Employers may pay $4.25 per hour to employees under 20 years of age for the first 90 consecutive calendar days after the employee is initially employed by the employer. | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minnesota | Yes | $11.41 per hour | $9.31 training wage, under 20, first 90 days | 1 January 2027 | $11.87 per hour |
| Ohio | Yes (state law) | $11.00 per hour (larger employers) | Federal $7.25 for ages 14-15 and small businesses | 1 January 2027 | $11.40 per hour |
| Wisconsin | Yes (state law) | $7.25 per hour | Under 20: $5.90 for first 90 days | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Michigan
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal for adults 21+, within limits · Growing at home: Yes: up to 12 plants
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 25 mph (business district) · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceEarliest age to drive a car supervised: 14 years 9 months (level 1)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1, 2, 3 (bicycle) · Minimum age: 14+ for Class 3
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (consumer fireworks; licensed retail) · Minimum age to buy: 18
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Not named; "dangerous weapon" concealed is banned · Locking or one-handed knives: Former mechanical-opening ban repealed (2017)
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Adults: no; under 16: yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Any alcohol (under 21)
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