Minimum wage by state
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Adult non-tipped hourly minimum wage for all 50 states and D.C., with separate rows for regional and tiered rates, selected city ordinances nested under their state, federal baseline, and honest next-change notes where agencies have not published figures yet.
Rows marked verified cite a state or city agency source with a checked date; others still follow the U.S. DOL WHD table (updated 5 Nov 2026) until verified. Nested local rows never replace the state row—when city and state rates differ, the higher rate applies to covered city work. Where agencies have published 1 Jan 2027 (or later) figures, the next-change column quotes them; otherwise it says not yet announced with the check date. Rates do not auto-update on calendar dates—the table changes only when this site is rebuilt. Use with overtime laws by state and HourPunch calculators; confirm pay practice with your labor agency.
Current rates and next-change cells reflect the data checked on each row. They do not switch automatically on 1 Jan 2027 (or other effective dates): the site must be rebuilt with updated figures. There is no client-side date logic on this page.
Federal baseline (FLSA)
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for covered non-exempt work (U.S. DOL minimum wage). Where a state rate is lower or employers are FLSA-covered, the higher applicable rate applies.
Adult non-tipped hourly minimum wage only. Tipped, minor, training, and local ordinance rates differ (see DOL footnotes). Not legal advice.
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| State | Status | Rate | Effective | Applies to | Next change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | No state law — federal $7.25 applies | $7.25 | — | No state minimum wage law; FLSA-covered employers | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Alaska(AK) | Verified (state source) DOL July 2026 table lists $14.00 without the July 2026 step-up; Alaska DOLWD news release 25-11 schedules $15.00 on 1 Jul 2027. | $14.00 | 1 July 2026 | — | $15.00 on 1 July 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $15.15; ICA 2026 poster $15.15 effective 1 Jan 2026; ICA 2027 poster $15.65 effective 1 Jan 2027 (checked 10 Nov 2026). | $15.15 | 1 January 2026 | — | $15.65 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $11.00 | — | Applicable to employers with 4 or more employees | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| California(CA) California | Verified (state source) DOL July 2026 table does not list the 2027 statewide rate; DIR news release 2026-66 announces $17.40 on 1 Jan 2027. | $16.90 | 1 January 2026 | All employer sizes (non-tipped adult rate) Fast-food, health-care, and many city rates are higher; see DIR FAQ and UC Berkeley city/county inventory linked there. | $17.40 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Los Angeles(CA) Local ordinance | Verified (local ordinance) | $18.42 | 1 July 2026 | — When city and state minimum wages differ, the higher of the city or state rate applies to covered work in the city. | 2027 rate to be announced 1 Feb 2027, effective 1 Jul 2027 (checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| San Diego(CA) Local ordinance | Verified (local ordinance) | $17.75 | 1 January 2026 | — When city and state minimum wages differ, the higher of the city or state rate applies to covered work in the city. | $18.35 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| San Francisco(CA) Local ordinance | Verified (local ordinance) | $19.61 | 1 July 2026 | — When city and state minimum wages differ, the higher of the city or state rate applies to covered work in the city. | Adjusts each 1 Jul (2027–28 rate not quoted on city page yet; checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) Colorado | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $15.16 now; CDLE DLSS annual table lists $15.71 statewide for 2027. | $15.16 | 1 January 2026 | — | $15.71 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Denver(CO) Local ordinance | Verified (local ordinance) | $19.29 | 1 January 2026 | — When city and state minimum wages differ, the higher of the city or state rate applies to covered work in the city. | $19.84 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $16.94; CT DOL Wage and Workplace Standards lists $17.48 effective 1 Jan 2027. | $16.94 | 1 January 2026 | — | $17.48 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | Verified (state source) DOL lists $15.00 without the January 2025 effective date in Delaware Code. | $15.00 | 1 January 2025 | — | No increase on 1 Jan 2027; 19 Del. C. § 902 sets $15.00 effective January 1, 2025 (checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | Verified (state source) | $18.40 | 1 July 2026 | — DOES confirms $18.40 from 1 Jul 2026; July 2027 CPI adjustment not published on the page checked (checked 10 Nov 2026). | not yet announced (checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | Verified (state source) | $15.00 | 30 September 2026 | — DOL's July 2026 table still lists $14.00 per hour; Florida Commerce confirms $15.00 from 30 Sep 2026. | — | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $5.15 | — | Employers of 6 or more employees (state rate; FLSA applies when higher) Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour when it exceeds the state rate. | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Hawaii(HI) | Verified (state source) DOL July 2026 table matches $16.00; Hawaii DLIR Wage Standards lists $18.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2028. | $16.00 | 1 January 2026 | — | $18.00 on 1 January 2028 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Illinois(IL) Illinois | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $15.00 | — | Applicable to employers of 4 or more employees, excluding family members | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Chicago(IL) Local ordinance | Verified (local ordinance) | $17.05 | 1 July 2026 | Employers with 4 or more employees When city and state minimum wages differ, the higher of the city or state rate applies to covered work in the city. | Adjusts each 1 Jul (2027 amount not yet on BACP page; checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | Applicable to employers of 2 or more employees | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Iowa(IA) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Kansas(KS) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Kentucky(KY) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Louisiana(LA) | No state law — federal $7.25 applies | $7.25 | — | No state minimum wage law; FLSA-covered employers | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Maine(ME) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $15.10; Maine MDOL minimum wage FAQ lists $15.70 on 1 Jan 2027. | $15.10 | 1 January 2026 | — | $15.70 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $15.00 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Massachusetts(MA) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $15.00 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Michigan(MI) | Verified (state source) DOL July 2026 table does not show Michigan’s $15.00 step on 1 Jan 2027; LEO page confirms $15.00 effective January 1, 2027. | $13.73 | 1 January 2026 | Employers with 2 or more employees | $15.00 on 1 January 2027 | |
| Minnesota(MN) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $11.41; Minnesota DLI minwage page lists $11.87 on 1 Jan 2027. | $11.41 | 1 January 2026 | — | $11.87 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | No state law — federal $7.25 applies | $7.25 | — | No state minimum wage law; FLSA-covered employers | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Missouri(MO) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $15.00; Missouri ended annual CPI adjustments after HB 567 (2025). | $15.00 | 1 January 2026 | — | No CPI adjustment after 2026; $15.00/hour continues in 2027 per Missouri DOL HB 567 (2025) press release (checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Montana(MT) Montana (over $110k gross sales) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $10.85; Montana DLI state minimum wage page lists $11.20 effective 1/1/2027. | $10.85 | 1 January 2026 | Businesses with gross annual sales over $110,000 | $11.20 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Montana (non-FLSA, ≤$110k sales)(MT) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $4.00 small-employer exception. | $4.00 | — | Businesses not covered by FLSA with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less | $4.00 exception unchanged for 2027 on Montana DLI minimum wage page (checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $15.00; Nebraska DOL minimum wage poster PDF lists $15.26 on January 1, 2027. | $15.00 | 1 January 2026 | Applicable to employers of 4 or more employees | $15.26 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $12.00 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| New Hampshire(NH) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| New Jersey(NJ) New Jersey (small / seasonal) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $15.23; NJDOL press release lists $16.25 for small/seasonal employers on 1 Jan 2027. | $15.23 | 1 January 2026 | Employers with fewer than 6 employees and seasonal employees | $16.25 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| New Jersey (standard)(NJ) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $15.92; NJDOL press release lists $16.48 for most employees on 1 Jan 2027. | $15.92 | 1 January 2026 | Most employers | $16.48 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $12.00 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| New York(NY) New York (NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $17.00; NY DOL confirms no CPI increase on 1 Jan 2027 for this region. | $17.00 | 1 January 2026 | New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties | On 1 Jan 2027, $17.00 unchanged (no inflation increase); NY DOL off-ramp (checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| New York (remainder of state)(NY) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $16.00; NY DOL confirms no CPI increase on 1 Jan 2027 for remainder of state. | $16.00 | 1 January 2026 | All other counties | On 1 Jan 2027, $16.00 unchanged (no inflation increase); NY DOL off-ramp (checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| New York City(NY) Local ordinance | No separate city ordinance; state regional rate applies (see row above) | Same as New York (NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester) ($17.00) | 1 January 2026 | — When city and state minimum wages differ, the higher of the city or state rate applies to covered work in the city. | On 1 Jan 2027, $17.00 unchanged (no inflation increase); NY DOL off-ramp (checked 10 Nov 2026) | DOL state minimum wage table |
| North Carolina(NC) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| North Dakota(ND) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Ohio(OH) Ohio (large employer) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $11.00 and $405k threshold; Ohio.gov lists $11.40 and $419k gross threshold for 2027. | $11.00 | 1 January 2026 | Annual gross receipts of $405,000 or more (2026); $419,000 or more from 1 Jan 2027 | $11.40 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Ohio (small employer)(OH) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $7.25 small-employer tier. | $7.25 | — | Annual gross receipts under applicable Ohio threshold; federal minimum applies | Federal $7.25 continues for employers under Ohio’s gross-receipts threshold (checked 10 Nov 2026) | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) Oklahoma (covered employers) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | 10+ full-time employees at one location, or annual gross sales over $100,000 | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Oklahoma (other employers)(OK) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $2.00 | — | All other employers (state adopts federal rate by reference for FLSA-covered work) | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Oregon(OR) Oregon (non-urban counties) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $14.55 | — | Non-urban counties | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Oregon (Portland metro)(OR) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $16.80 | — | Portland metro area | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Oregon (standard)(OR) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $15.55 | — | Standard state rate | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Portland metro(OR) Local ordinance | No separate city ordinance; state regional rate applies (see row above) | Same as Oregon (Portland metro) ($16.80) | — | — When city and state minimum wages differ, the higher of the city or state rate applies to covered work in the city. | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Rhode Island(RI) | Verified (state source) DOL July 2026 table matches $16.00; R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-12-3 sets $17.00 per hour commencing January 1, 2027. | $16.00 | 1 January 2026 | — | $17.00 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | No state law — federal $7.25 applies | $7.25 | — | No state minimum wage law; FLSA-covered employers | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| South Dakota(SD) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $11.85; South Dakota DLR lists $12.30/hour for non-tipped employees effective Jan. 1, 2027. | $11.85 | 1 January 2026 | Non-tipped adult rate (see SD DLR for tipped rate) | $12.30 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | No state law — federal $7.25 applies | $7.25 | — | No state minimum wage law; FLSA-covered employers | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Texas(TX) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — Texas adopts the federal minimum wage by reference; covered employers pay $7.25 per hour under FLSA. | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Utah(UT) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Vermont(VT) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $14.42; Vermont DOL press release (9 Nov 2026) announces $14.91 on 1 Jan 2027. | $14.42 | 1 January 2026 | Applicable to employers of two or more employees | $14.91 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | Verified (state source) DOL table matches $12.77; Virginia DOLI states $13.75 per hour starting January 1, 2027. | $12.77 | 1 January 2026 | — | $13.75 on 1 January 2027 | Checked 10 November 2026 |
| Washington(WA) Washington | Verified (state source) | $17.13 | 1 January 2026 | — Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham, Everett, Burien, and unincorporated King County have higher local minimum wages (L&I news release 26-17, 30 Sep 2026). | $17.73 on 1 January 2027 | |
| Seattle(WA) Local ordinance | Verified (local ordinance) | $21.30 | 1 January 2026 | — When city and state minimum wages differ, the higher of the city or state rate applies to covered work in the city. | $22.14 on 1 January 2027 | |
| West Virginia(WV) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $8.75 | — | Applicable to employers of 6 or more employees at one location | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Wisconsin(WI) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $7.25 | — | — | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
| Wyoming(WY) | From DOL's table (updated 5 Nov 2026). Not yet checked against the state's own source | $5.15 | — | State minimum wage rate Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. | — | DOL state minimum wage table |
American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have separate minimum wage rules under federal law. See the DOL WHD state minimum wage page for territory rates (not listed as state rows on this table). DOL WHD state minimum wage page.
Related: Overtime laws by state, Timesheet calculator, Overtime calculator. Tip credits: DOL tipped minimum wage table.
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FAQ
- What is the federal minimum wage?
- The Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for covered non-exempt employees. States and cities may set higher rates; employers must pay the highest rate that applies to the work.
- Which minimum wage applies when state and city rates differ?
- The higher rate applies to covered work. California’s Department of Industrial Relations FAQ states that when federal, state, and local minimum wages differ, employers must follow the standard most favorable to the employee.
- Do tip credits reduce the minimum wage I must be paid?
- It depends on the state. California does not allow tip credits against the minimum wage for most workers. Many other states permit a lower cash wage when tips bring total earnings to at least the minimum—see the U.S. DOL tipped minimum wage table for state-by-state cash wage requirements.
San Luis Obispo minimum wage and this state hub
SLO minimum wage (San Luis Obispo, California)
Searchers asking about SLO minimum wage usually mean San Luis Obispo County or city employers in California. The UC Berkeley Labor Center city/county inventory lists many California local ordinances but does not publish a separate San Luis Obispo city rate as of its July 2026 table—covered non-tipped adult work generally follows the California DIR statewide minimum wage unless a higher local ordinance applies to your worksite.
Worked example (statewide SLO-area employer, no higher local rate): at $16.90/hr from 1 Jan 2026, a 40-hour week pays 40 × $16.90 = $676.00 gross before tax. From 1 Jan 2027 the DIR announces $17.40/hr in DIR news release 2026-66; 40 hours at $17.40 = $696.00 weekly gross in this estimate.
| Input or result | Example |
|---|---|
| CA rate (this hub, 2026) | $16.90/hr effective 2026-01-01 |
| CA rate (published 2027) | $17.40/hr effective 2027-01-01 (DIR 2026-66) |
| 40 h @ 2026 rate | $676.00/week gross |
| 40 h @ 2027 rate | $696.00/week gross |
If your job is inside another California city with a local ordinance, use the nested city rows under California in the table above or the UC Berkeley local wage inventory. When city and state rates differ, California DIR guidance requires paying the higher applicable rate. Compare overtime with the California overtime calculator and the overtime laws by state hub.
People also ask
- What is SLO minimum wage?
- San Luis Obispo (SLO) searches usually refer to California work. This hub lists $16.90/hr statewide from 1 Jan 2026 and $17.40/hr from 1 Jan 2027 (DIR news 2026-66) when no higher local ordinance applies—the UC Berkeley inventory has no separate San Luis Obispo city row in its July 2026 table.
- Does San Luis Obispo have its own minimum wage?
- Not in the UC Berkeley Labor Center local ordinance table on this page’s sources. Compare the California row and any nested city rows; employers must pay the highest rate that applies to covered work.
- How do I calculate weekly pay from minimum wage?
- Multiply the applicable hourly rate by hours worked. Example: $16.90 × 40 hours = $676.00 gross per week before tax when the 2026 California statewide rate applies.
Totals shown here are estimates for checking a pay stub or time sheet. They are not official payroll, tax, or legal advice.
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