Michigan Minimum Wage (2026)

$13.73 per hour · 2026 $6.48 above federal ↑ +$3.17 vs 2025

✓ Verified 2026-09-28 Source: U.S. DOL Consolidated Table ↗Source: NCSL ↗Source: Wikipedia (sourced) ↗ See something wrong? Tell us →

At a glance

$28,558

Full-time annual (40h × 52w)

$2,380

Monthly

$5.49

Tipped cash wage + tips

$15.00

On 2027-01-01 (enacted)

Hourly (2026)	$13.73
Hourly (2025)	$10.56
vs federal ($7.25)	+$6.48/hr higher
Scheduled increase	$15.00 on 2027-01-01

FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Michigan in 2026?

$13.73 per hour for 2026, up from $10.56 in 2025.

How much is $13.73/hour per year?

Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks), that's $28,558 per year before taxes, about $2,380 per month. Calculate your own hours: /tools/hourly-salary-calculator/?rate=13.73.

Which rate applies if city and state minimum wages differ?

Employers must pay the highest of federal, state, and local rates for work performed in that jurisdiction.

Wage history (2019–2026)

2022: $9.87 ↑ 2023: $10.10 ↑ 2024: $10.33 ↑ 2025: $10.56 ↑ 2026: $13.73 ↑

Tipped employees in Michigan

Federal law (FLSA) allows a "tip credit": employers pay a lower cash wage ($5.49 here) as long as cash wage + tips reach at least the full minimum wage ($13.73). If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor · Michigan labor department · NCSL. Verified 2026-09-28. Overtime rules by state → · Tipped wages by state → · 2027 increases →