Minimum wage by state in the United States
Checked against official sources on . Covers: United States: all 50 states and Washington, DC. General hourly rates for adult workers and tipped cash wages, in US dollars. City and county minimum wages are not listed.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, and $2.13 an hour cash wage for tipped workers. Many states set a higher rate, and you get whichever is higher. As of November 5, 2026, Washington, DC has the highest rate at $18.40, and Washington state is highest among states at $17.13. Five states (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee) have no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies.
Minimum wage in every state
Rates are from the US Department of Labor's state tables dated July 1, 2026, checked against the state's own page where linked. The tipped column is the lowest cash wage an employer may pay before tips.
| State | Minimum wage | Tipped cash wage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $7.25 | $2.13 | No state law; federal rate applies |
| Alaska | $14.00 | $14.00 | No tip credit |
| Arizona | $15.15 | $12.15 | None |
| Arkansas | $11.00 | $2.63 | Employers with 4 or more workers |
| California | $16.90 | $16.90 | No tip credit. Higher rates for fast food, health care and some cities |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $12.14 | None |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $6.38 | $8.23 for bartenders |
| Delaware | $15.00 | $2.23 | None |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | $10.30 | Adjusted each July 1 |
| Florida* | $15.00 | $11.98 | Rose on September 30, 2026 |
| Georgia | $7.25 | $2.13 | State law sets $5.15; the federal $7.25 covers most jobs |
| Hawaii | $16.00 | $14.75 | None |
| Idaho | $7.25 | $3.35 | None |
| Illinois | $15.00 | $9.00 | $13.00 for workers under 18 working under 650 hours a year |
| Indiana | $7.25 | $2.13 | None |
| Iowa | $7.25 | $4.35 | None |
| Kansas | $7.25 | $2.13 | None |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | $2.13 | None |
| Louisiana | $7.25 | $2.13 | No state law; federal rate applies |
| Maine | $15.10 | $7.55 | None |
| Maryland | $15.00 | $3.63 | None |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $6.75 | None |
| Michigan | $13.73 | $5.49 | Scheduled to rise to $15.00 on January 1, 2027 |
| Minnesota | $11.41 | $11.41 | No tip credit |
| Mississippi | $7.25 | $2.13 | No state law; federal rate applies |
| Missouri | $15.00 | $7.50 | None |
| Montana | $10.85 | $10.85 | No tip credit |
| Nebraska | $15.00 | $2.13 | None |
| Nevada | $12.00 | $12.00 | No tip credit |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | $3.27 | None |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $6.05 | $15.23 for small and seasonal employers. Most workers rise to $16.48 on January 1, 2027 |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | $3.00 | None |
| New York | $17.00 / $16.00 | $11.35 / $10.70 | First figure: New York City, Long Island and Westchester. Second: rest of state. No general increase for 2027 |
| North Carolina | $7.25 | $2.13 | None |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | $4.86 | None |
| Ohio | $11.00 | $5.50 | $7.25 at smaller employers below the state's gross receipts threshold |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | $2.13 | Some small employers: $2.00 |
| Oregon | $15.55 | $15.55 | Portland metro $16.80, nonurban counties $14.55. No tip credit. Adjusted each July 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $2.83 | None |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $3.89 | None |
| South Carolina | $7.25 | $2.13 | No state law; federal rate applies |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $5.93 | None |
| Tennessee | $7.25 | $2.13 | No state law; federal rate applies |
| Texas | $7.25 | $2.13 | State law adopts the federal rate |
| Utah | $7.25 | $2.13 | None |
| Vermont | $14.42 | $7.21 | None |
| Virginia | $12.77 | $2.13 | None |
| Washington | $17.13 | $17.13 | No tip credit. Rises to $17.73 on January 1, 2027 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $2.62 | None |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | $2.33 | None |
| Wyoming | $7.25 | $2.13 | State law sets $5.15; the federal $7.25 covers most jobs |
* Florida's official site blocked direct reading on November 5, 2026, and the federal table still shows Florida's earlier $14.00. Florida's rate rises each September 30 under its state constitution. Confirm the current figure on the linked page.
Which minimum wage applies to you
If you are covered by both federal and state minimum wage laws, you get the higher rate. US Department of Labor
For your state's rate by the week and year, its tipped wage, upcoming raises and the cities and counties that pay more, use our minimum wage by state app.
Some cities and counties set their own, higher minimum wage. Rates can also differ inside a state: New York has a higher rate for New York City, Long Island and Westchester, and Oregon has separate rates for the Portland metro area and nonurban counties. Check with your city if it has its own rate.
Tipped workers
Under federal law, an employer can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $2.13 an hour, as long as tips bring total pay to at least $7.25 an hour. If they do not, the employer must make up the difference. US Department of Labor
Seven states do not allow a lower tipped wage at all: Alaska, California, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Tipped workers there get the full state minimum wage before tips. US Department of Labor
Increases announced for January 1, 2027
- Washington: $17.73. Washington L&I
- New Jersey: $16.48 for most workers. New Jersey
- Michigan: $15.00. US Department of Labor
- New York: no general increase for 2027. New York
Other states may also change on January 1. We list only increases confirmed on an official page.
What to do if you are paid less
- Compare your hourly pay with the rate for your state, and your city if it has one.
- Count every hour you worked, including required training.
- Ask your employer in writing to correct the pay. Keep a copy.
- If it is not fixed, contact your state labor department, linked in the table, or the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
Common questions
What is the federal minimum wage?
$7.25 an hour. Source
What is the lowest cash wage a tipped worker can be paid?
Under federal law, $2.13 an hour, as long as tips bring total pay to at least $7.25. Many states set a higher tipped wage. Source
If my state's minimum wage is higher than the federal rate, which one applies?
The higher rate. Source
Which states have no minimum wage law?
Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. The federal $7.25 applies there. Source
Which state has the highest minimum wage?
Washington, DC is highest at $18.40. Among states, Washington is highest at $17.13. Source
What is the minimum wage in California?
$16.90 an hour since January 1, 2026. Tipped workers get the full rate before tips, and some industries and cities have higher rates. Source
What is the minimum wage in New York?
$17.00 in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, and $16.00 in the rest of the state. There is no general increase for 2027. Source
What is the minimum wage in Texas?
$7.25 an hour. Texas law adopts the federal rate. Source
Is there a lower youth minimum wage in Illinois?
Yes. $13.00 an hour for workers under 18 who work fewer than 650 hours a year. Source
Will Washington's minimum wage go up in 2027?
Yes, to $17.73 an hour on January 1, 2027. Source
Sources
Official government pages, checked November 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm details on the source before you act.
- US Department of Labor: state minimum wage laws
- US Department of Labor: minimum wages for tipped employees
- California Labor Commissioner: minimum wage FAQ
- Georgia Department of Labor: minimum wage
- Illinois Department of Labor: minimum wage law
- New Jersey Department of Labor: wage and hour laws
- New York State Department of Labor: minimum wage
- North Carolina Department of Labor: minimum wage
- Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry: Minimum Wage Act
- Washington Labor and Industries: minimum wage
- Florida Department of Commerce