| Alabama |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage |
| Alaska |
$13.00 |
The minimum wage is $13.00 as of Jan. 1, 2026. It is scheduled to increase to $14.00 on July 1, 2026. |
| American Samoa |
$7.25+ |
Varies by industry. Rates are set by the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 and are subject to periodic increases until they reach the federal level. |
| Arizona |
$15.15 |
The minimum wage in Arizona increased to $15.15 on Jan. 1, 2026, based on inflation adjustments. |
| Arkansas |
$11.00 |
Applies to employers with 4 or more employees. |
| California |
$16.90 |
California’s minimum wage increased to $16.90 on Jan. 1, 2026. Fast-food workers ($20.00) and healthcare workers ($18-25 depending on facility size) have separate, higher minimum wage standards. |
| Colorado |
$15.16 |
The minimum wage in Colorado increased to $15.16 on Jan. 1, 2026. Denver and Edgewater have higher local minimum wages. |
| Connecticut |
$16.94 |
The minimum wage in Connecticut increased to $16.94 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Delaware |
$15.00 |
The minimum wage in Delaware reached $15.00 in 2025 and remains at this rate for Jan. 1, 2026. |
| District of Columbia |
$17.95 |
The rate is $17.95 as of Jan. 1, 2026. The next scheduled adjustment is July 1, 2026. |
| Florida |
$14.00 |
The rate is $14.00 as of Jan. 1, 2026. It is scheduled to increase to $15.00 on September 30, 2026. |
| Georgia |
$7.25 |
The state minimum is $5.15. Employers subject to the FLSA must pay the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. |
| Guam |
$9.25 |
N/A |
| Hawaii |
$16.00 |
The minimum wage in Hawaii increased to $16.00 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Idaho |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Illinois |
$15.00 |
The minimum wage in Illinois remains $15.00 for 2026. |
| Indiana |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Iowa |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Kansas |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Kentucky |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Louisiana |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Maine |
$15.10 |
The minimum wage in Maine increased to $15.10 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Maryland |
$15.00 |
The minimum wage in Maryland is $15.00 for all employers. |
| Massachusetts |
$15.00 |
N/A |
| Michigan |
$13.73 |
The minimum wage in Michigan increased to $13.73 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Minnesota |
$11.41 / $9.28 |
The minimum wage for large employers increased to $11.41 on Jan. 1, 2026. Small employers (revenue less than $500k) must pay $9.28.
Minneapolis and St. Paul have higher local rates (Minneapolis is $16.37 as of Jan. 1, 2026).
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| Mississippi |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Missouri |
$15.00 |
The minimum wage in Missouri increased to $15.00 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Montana |
$10.85 |
The minimum wage in Montana increased to $10.85 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Nebraska |
$15.00 |
The minimum wage in Nebraska increased to $15.00 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Nevada |
$12.00 |
The minimum wage is $12.00. The two-tier system was eliminated in 2024. |
| New Hampshire |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| New Jersey |
$15.92 / $15.23 |
On Jan. 1, 2026, the rate increased to $15.92 for large employers and $15.23 for small/seasonal employers. |
| New Mexico |
$12.00 |
N/A |
| New York |
$17.00 / $16.00 |
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage is $17.00 for NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County.
For the remainder of New York State (Upstate), the rate is $16.00.
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| North Carolina |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| North Dakota |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Ohio |
$11.00 |
The minimum wage in Ohio increased to $11.00 on Jan. 1, 2026 for non-tipped employees. |
| Oklahoma |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Oregon |
$15.05+ |
The standard rate is $15.05. Rates adjust annually on July 1. (Portland Metro is $16.30; Non-Urban is $14.05). |
| Pennsylvania |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Puerto Rico |
$10.50 |
The minimum wage in Puerto Rico is $10.50 (effective since July 1, 2024). |
| Rhode Island |
$16.00 |
The minimum wage in Rhode Island increased to $16.00 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| South Carolina |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| South Dakota |
$11.85 |
The minimum wage in South Dakota increased to $11.85 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Tennessee |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Texas |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Utah |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Vermont |
$14.42 |
The minimum wage in Vermont increased to $14.42 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Virginia |
$12.77 |
The minimum wage in Virginia increased to $12.77 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| Virgin Islands |
$10.50 |
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| Washington |
$17.13 |
The minimum wage in Washington increased to $17.13 on Jan. 1, 2026. |
| West Virginia |
$8.75 |
N/A |
| Wisconsin |
$7.25 |
Tied to the federal minimum wage. |
| Wyoming |
$7.25 |
Because the Wyoming minimum wage ($5.15 per hour) is less than the national minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, workers are entitled to the higher minimum wage of $7.25. |
