Minimum Wage Updates

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal floor only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Alabama wage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal floor only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Alabama wage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal floor only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Alabama wage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal floor only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Alabama wage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal floor only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Alabama wage. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2021-01-01

Unchanged throughout 2022; $10.34 originally took effect January 1, 2021. General statewide rate; school bus drivers have a separate minimum of twice the state rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General statewide rate; school bus drivers have a separate minimum of twice the state rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General statewide rate; school bus drivers have a separate minimum of twice the state rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-07-01

$11.91 January 1–June 30; $13.00 from July 1. General statewide rate; school bus drivers have a separate minimum of twice the state rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-07-01

$13.00 January 1–June 30; $14.00 from July 1. General statewide rate; school bus drivers have a separate minimum of twice the state rate. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Statewide rate; local ordinances can require more. The small-business exemption requires both annual revenue below $500,000 and exemption from federal minimum-wage coverage. Flagstaff: $15.50.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Statewide rate; local ordinances can require more. The small-business exemption requires both annual revenue below $500,000 and exemption from federal minimum-wage coverage. Flagstaff: $16.80 from January 1.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Statewide rate; local ordinances can require more. The small-business exemption requires both annual revenue below $500,000 and exemption from federal minimum-wage coverage. Flagstaff: $17.40 from January 1.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Statewide rate; local ordinances can require more. The small-business exemption requires both annual revenue below $500,000 and exemption from federal minimum-wage coverage. Flagstaff: $17.85 from January 1.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Statewide rate; local ordinances can require more. The small-business exemption requires both annual revenue below $500,000 and exemption from federal minimum-wage coverage. From January 1, Flagstaff: $18.35; Tucson: $15.45. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2021-01-01

Unchanged during the year; $11.00 originally took effect January 1, 2021. State law covers employers with 4 or more employees. At smaller employers, $7.25 applies only where federal FLSA coverage requires it.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2021-01-01

Unchanged during the year; $11.00 originally took effect January 1, 2021. State law covers employers with 4 or more employees. At smaller employers, $7.25 applies only where federal FLSA coverage requires it.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2021-01-01

Unchanged during the year; $11.00 originally took effect January 1, 2021. State law covers employers with 4 or more employees. At smaller employers, $7.25 applies only where federal FLSA coverage requires it.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2021-01-01

Unchanged during the year; $11.00 originally took effect January 1, 2021. State law covers employers with 4 or more employees. At smaller employers, $7.25 applies only where federal FLSA coverage requires it.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2021-01-01

Unchanged during the year; $11.00 originally took effect January 1, 2021. State law covers employers with 4 or more employees. At smaller employers, $7.25 applies only where federal FLSA coverage requires it. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

$14.00 for employers with 25 or fewer employees; $15.00 for employers with 26 or more, both from January 1. Higher city/county minimums may apply; the cell is the statewide general rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

$15.50 for all employer sizes from January 1; the previous size tiers ended. Higher city/county minimums may apply; the cell is the statewide general rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

All employer sizes. Separate higher fast-food minimum began April 1, 2024; certain health-care workers also have separate higher schedules. Higher city/county minimums may apply; the cell is the statewide general rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

All employer sizes. Separate higher fast-food and certain health-care minimums apply. Higher city/county minimums may apply; the cell is the statewide general rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

All employer sizes. Separate higher fast-food and certain health-care minimums apply. Higher city/county minimums may apply; the cell is the statewide general rate. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Statewide rate; higher local minimums apply where the local ordinance covers the work. Denver: $15.87 from January 1.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Statewide rate; higher local minimums apply where the local ordinance covers the work. Denver: $17.29 from January 1.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Statewide rate; higher local minimums apply where the local ordinance covers the work. From January 1: Denver $18.29; Edgewater $15.02; unincorporated Boulder County $15.69.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Statewide rate; higher local minimums apply where the local ordinance covers the work. From January 1: Denver $18.81; Edgewater $16.52; unincorporated Boulder County $16.57; City of Boulder $15.57.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Statewide rate; higher local minimums apply where the local ordinance covers the work. From January 1: Denver $19.29; Edgewater $18.17; unincorporated Boulder County and City of Boulder $16.82. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-07-01

$13.00 January 1–June 30; $14.00 from July 1. General statewide adult, non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-06-01

$14.00 January 1–May 31; $15.00 from June 1. General statewide adult, non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General statewide adult, non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General statewide adult, non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General statewide adult, non-tipped rate. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Continues the $15.00 rate effective January 1, 2025; no 2026 increase verified. General statewide non-tipped rate. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-07-01

$15.20 January 1–June 30; $16.10 from July 1. General District-wide non-tipped rate; employer size does not change this rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-07-01

$16.10 January 1–June 30; $17.00 from July 1. General District-wide non-tipped rate; employer size does not change this rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-07-01

$17.00 January 1–June 30; $17.50 from July 1. General District-wide non-tipped rate; employer size does not change this rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-07-01

$17.50 January 1–June 30; $17.95 from July 1. General District-wide non-tipped rate; employer size does not change this rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-07-01

$17.95 January 1–June 30; $18.40 from July 1. General District-wide non-tipped rate; employer size does not change this rate. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-09-30

$10.00 January 1–September 29; $11.00 from September 30. General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-09-30

$11.00 January 1–September 29; $12.00 from September 30. General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-09-30

$12.00 January 1–September 29; $13.00 from September 30. General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-09-30

$13.00 January 1–September 29; $14.00 from September 30. General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-09-30

$14.00 January 1–September 29; $15.00 from September 30. General statewide non-tipped rate. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2022

Unchanged during the comparison year. Georgia state floor is $5.15 for covered employers with 6 or more employees. FLSA-covered, nonexempt employment requires $7.25; the lower state floor is not the federal obligation.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2023

Unchanged during the comparison year. Georgia state floor is $5.15 for covered employers with 6 or more employees. FLSA-covered, nonexempt employment requires $7.25; the lower state floor is not the federal obligation.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2024

Unchanged during the comparison year. Georgia state floor is $5.15 for covered employers with 6 or more employees. FLSA-covered, nonexempt employment requires $7.25; the lower state floor is not the federal obligation.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2025

Unchanged during the comparison year. Georgia state floor is $5.15 for covered employers with 6 or more employees. FLSA-covered, nonexempt employment requires $7.25; the lower state floor is not the federal obligation.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2026

Unchanged during the comparison year. Georgia state floor is $5.15 for covered employers with 6 or more employees. FLSA-covered, nonexempt employment requires $7.25; the lower state floor is not the federal obligation. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-10-01

$10.10 January 1–September 30; $12.00 from October 1. General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-10-01

$12.00 throughout the year, continuing the October 1, 2022 rate. General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

$14.00 throughout the year, continuing the January 1, 2024 rate. General statewide non-tipped rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General statewide non-tipped rate. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2022

Unchanged during the comparison year. General state minimum equals the federal floor; special youth/training exceptions are outside this comparison.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2023

Unchanged during the comparison year. General state minimum equals the federal floor; special youth/training exceptions are outside this comparison.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2024

Unchanged during the comparison year. General state minimum equals the federal floor; special youth/training exceptions are outside this comparison.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2025

Unchanged during the comparison year. General state minimum equals the federal floor; special youth/training exceptions are outside this comparison.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2026

Unchanged during the comparison year. General state minimum equals the federal floor; special youth/training exceptions are outside this comparison. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

State coverage generally starts at 4 employees, excluding family members. Chicago and covered Cook County locations have separate local rules; Cook County municipal opt-outs matter.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

State coverage generally starts at 4 employees, excluding family members. Chicago and covered Cook County locations have separate local rules; Cook County municipal opt-outs matter. From July 1: Chicago $15.80 for 21+ employees or domestic workers, $15.00 for 4–20 employees; covered Cook County $13.70.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

State coverage generally starts at 4 employees, excluding family members. Chicago and covered Cook County locations have separate local rules; Cook County municipal opt-outs matter. Covered Cook County increases to $14.05 July 1; Chicago has its own higher schedule.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

State coverage generally starts at 4 employees, excluding family members. Chicago and covered Cook County locations have separate local rules; Cook County municipal opt-outs matter. Covered Cook County: $15.00 from January 1; Chicago has its own higher schedule.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

The state rate remains $15.00, unchanged from January 1, 2025. Cook County increases from $15.00 to $15.40 on July 1 where its ordinance applies. State coverage generally starts at 4 employees, excluding family members. Chicago and covered Cook County locations have separate local rules; Cook County municipal opt-outs matter. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law generally covers employers with 2 or more employees outside FLSA coverage; the federal floor separately applies to covered, nonexempt employment.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law generally covers employers with 2 or more employees outside FLSA coverage; the federal floor separately applies to covered, nonexempt employment.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law generally covers employers with 2 or more employees outside FLSA coverage; the federal floor separately applies to covered, nonexempt employment.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law generally covers employers with 2 or more employees outside FLSA coverage; the federal floor separately applies to covered, nonexempt employment.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2009-07-24

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law generally covers employers with 2 or more employees outside FLSA coverage; the federal floor separately applies to covered, nonexempt employment. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2022

Unchanged during the comparison year. State coverage generally requires at least $300,000 in annual business, with some employers covered regardless of volume. A separate $6.35 initial-employment rate may apply for the first 90 days; federal requirements also apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2023

Unchanged during the comparison year. State coverage generally requires at least $300,000 in annual business, with some employers covered regardless of volume. A separate $6.35 initial-employment rate may apply for the first 90 days; federal requirements also apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2024

Unchanged during the comparison year. State coverage generally requires at least $300,000 in annual business, with some employers covered regardless of volume. A separate $6.35 initial-employment rate may apply for the first 90 days; federal requirements also apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2025

Unchanged during the comparison year. State coverage generally requires at least $300,000 in annual business, with some employers covered regardless of volume. A separate $6.35 initial-employment rate may apply for the first 90 days; federal requirements also apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: In force throughout 2026

Unchanged during the comparison year. State coverage generally requires at least $300,000 in annual business, with some employers covered regardless of volume. A separate $6.35 initial-employment rate may apply for the first 90 days; federal requirements also apply. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2010-01-01

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law excludes FLSA-covered employment; the federal minimum applies separately to covered, nonexempt employees.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2010-01-01

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law excludes FLSA-covered employment; the federal minimum applies separately to covered, nonexempt employees.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2010-01-01

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law excludes FLSA-covered employment; the federal minimum applies separately to covered, nonexempt employees.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2010-01-01

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law excludes FLSA-covered employment; the federal minimum applies separately to covered, nonexempt employees.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2010-01-01

Unchanged during the comparison year. State law excludes FLSA-covered employment; the federal minimum applies separately to covered, nonexempt employees. 2026 coverage ends October 30.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Unchanged state rate; $7.25 has applied since July 1, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Unchanged state rate; $7.25 has applied since July 1, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Unchanged state rate; $7.25 has applied since July 1, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Unchanged state rate; $7.25 has applied since July 1, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Unchanged state rate; $7.25 has applied since July 1, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Louisiana state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Louisiana state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Louisiana state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Louisiana state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Louisiana state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

State general rate; municipal ordinances can require higher pay and are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

State general rate; municipal ordinances can require higher pay and are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

State general rate; municipal ordinances can require higher pay and are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

State general rate; municipal ordinances can require higher pay and are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

State general rate; municipal ordinances can require higher pay and are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

January 1: $12.20 for employers with 14 or fewer employees; $12.50 for employers with 15 or more. Higher county rates may apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

January 1: $12.80 for employers with 14 or fewer employees; $13.25 for employers with 15 or more. Higher county rates may apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

January 1: $15.00 for all employer sizes under the Fair Wage Act, replacing the former small-employer phase-in. Higher county rates may apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Unchanged statewide $15.00 for all employer sizes, effective since January 1, 2024. Higher county rates may apply; see evidence.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Unchanged statewide $15.00 for all employer sizes, effective since January 1, 2024. Higher county rates may apply; see evidence.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General non-tipped rate; separate agricultural and other statutory exceptions are not included.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General non-tipped rate; separate agricultural and other statutory exceptions are not included.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Unchanged general rate since January 1, 2023. Separate agricultural and other statutory exceptions are not included.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Unchanged general rate since January 1, 2023. Separate agricultural and other statutory exceptions are not included.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Unchanged general rate since January 1, 2023. Separate agricultural and other statutory exceptions are not included.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General adult rate for covered employers with 2 or more employees; youth, training and tipped rates are excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General adult rate for covered employers with 2 or more employees; youth, training and tipped rates are excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General adult rate for covered employers with 2 or more employees; youth, training and tipped rates are excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-02-21

January 1–February 20: $10.56. February 21–December 31: $12.48. Covered employers have 2 or more employees; youth, training and tipped rates excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General adult rate for covered employers with 2 or more employees; youth, training and tipped rates are excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

January 1: $8.42 for employers with annual gross revenues below $500,000; $10.33 for $500,000 or more. Higher Minneapolis/St. Paul rates excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

January 1: $8.63 for employers with annual gross revenues below $500,000; $10.59 for $500,000 or more. Higher Minneapolis/St. Paul rates excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

January 1: $8.85 for employers with annual gross revenues below $500,000; $10.85 for $500,000 or more. Higher Minneapolis/St. Paul rates excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

January 1: $11.13 for all employer sizes; the lower small-employer tier ended. Special under-20 training rate excluded. Higher Minneapolis/St. Paul rates excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

All employer sizes. Special under-20 training rate excluded. Higher Minneapolis/St. Paul rates excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Mississippi state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Mississippi state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Mississippi state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Mississippi state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

No state minimum wage. $7.25 is the federal minimum only for FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal Mississippi state floor. Federal $7.25 rate unchanged since July 24, 2009.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General state rate. Retail/service businesses with annual gross income below $500,000 are exempt from the state minimum; applicable FLSA requirements still apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General state rate. Retail/service businesses with annual gross income below $500,000 are exempt from the state minimum; applicable FLSA requirements still apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General state rate. Retail/service businesses with annual gross income below $500,000 are exempt from the state minimum; applicable FLSA requirements still apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General state rate. Retail/service businesses with annual gross income below $500,000 are exempt from the state minimum; applicable FLSA requirements still apply. $13.75 from January 1; coverage extended to public employers August 28, 2025.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General state rate. Retail/service businesses with annual gross income below $500,000 are exempt from the state minimum; applicable FLSA requirements still apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General rate; $4.00 exception for businesses with annual gross sales of $110,000 or less not covered by FLSA. Individually FLSA-covered workers must receive the higher applicable rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General rate; $4.00 exception for businesses with annual gross sales of $110,000 or less not covered by FLSA. Individually FLSA-covered workers must receive the higher applicable rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General rate; $4.00 exception for businesses with annual gross sales of $110,000 or less not covered by FLSA. Individually FLSA-covered workers must receive the higher applicable rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General rate; $4.00 exception for businesses with annual gross sales of $110,000 or less not covered by FLSA. Individually FLSA-covered workers must receive the higher applicable rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General rate; $4.00 exception for businesses with annual gross sales of $110,000 or less not covered by FLSA. Individually FLSA-covered workers must receive the higher applicable rate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Unchanged $9.00 throughout 2022. State law applies to covered employers with 4 or more employees.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Applies to covered employers with 4 or more employees; special youth/training rates are excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Applies to covered employers with 4 or more employees; special youth/training rates are excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Applies to covered employers with 4 or more employees; special youth/training rates are excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

$15.00 from January 1; general adult rate unchanged by July 18, 2026 youth/training amendments. Covered employers have 4 or more employees.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-07-01

January 1–June 30: $8.75 with qualifying health benefits offered; $9.75 without. July 1: $9.50 with qualifying benefits; $10.50 without. Cell shows latest tiers.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-07-01

January 1–June 30: $9.50 with qualifying health benefits offered; $10.50 without. July 1: $10.25 with qualifying benefits; $11.25 without. Cell shows latest tiers.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-07-01

January 1–June 30: $10.25 with qualifying health benefits offered; $11.25 without. July 1: $12.00 for both groups; health-benefit tiers abolished.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Unchanged $12.00 throughout the comparison period; single rate since July 1, 2024, regardless of offered health benefits.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Unchanged $12.00 throughout the comparison period; single rate since July 1, 2024, regardless of offered health benefits.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Unchanged. State law requires the federal minimum rate, currently $7.25, subject to statutory exceptions; this is not a no-state-law jurisdiction.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Unchanged. State law requires the federal minimum rate, currently $7.25, subject to statutory exceptions; this is not a no-state-law jurisdiction.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Unchanged. State law requires the federal minimum rate, currently $7.25, subject to statutory exceptions; this is not a no-state-law jurisdiction.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Unchanged. State law requires the federal minimum rate, currently $7.25, subject to statutory exceptions; this is not a no-state-law jurisdiction.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Unchanged. State law requires the federal minimum rate, currently $7.25, subject to statutory exceptions; this is not a no-state-law jurisdiction.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Lower figure: seasonal employees and employers with fewer than 6 employees. Higher figure: most other employees. Agriculture and long-term-care direct-care staff have separate rates.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Lower figure: seasonal employees and employers with fewer than 6 employees. Higher figure: most other employees. Agriculture and long-term-care direct-care staff have separate rates.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Lower figure: seasonal employees and employers with fewer than 6 employees. Higher figure: most other employees. Agriculture and long-term-care direct-care staff have separate rates.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Lower figure: seasonal employees and employers with fewer than 6 employees. Higher figure: most other employees. Agriculture and long-term-care direct-care staff have separate rates.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Lower figure: seasonal employees and employers with fewer than 6 employees. Higher figure: most other employees. Agriculture and long-term-care direct-care staff have separate rates.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

State general rate. Higher local ordinances are not included. See evidence for DWS page-access limitations and official corroboration.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

State general rate. Higher local ordinances are not included. See evidence for DWS page-access limitations and official corroboration.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Unchanged $12.00 since January 1, 2023. Higher local minimum wages may apply; local schedules excluded. See evidence for DWS access limitations and official corroboration.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Unchanged $12.00 since January 1, 2023. Higher local minimum wages may apply; local schedules excluded. See evidence for DWS access limitations and official corroboration.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Unchanged $12.00 since January 1, 2023. Higher local minimum wages may apply; local schedules excluded. See evidence for DWS access limitations and official corroboration.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-12-31

NYC, Long Island (Nassau/Suffolk) and Westchester: $15.00 throughout. Rest of state: $13.20 January 1–December 30, then $14.20 December 31. Latest-in-year convention includes that final-day increase; DOL's January 1 figure is $13.20.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Unchanged: $15.00 NYC/Long Island/Westchester; $14.20 rest of state (since December 31, 2022). January 1, 2024 increase is not included in 2023.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

January 1: $16.00 NYC/Long Island (Nassau/Suffolk)/Westchester; $15.00 rest of state. Home-care and other occupation-specific rates excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

January 1: $16.50 NYC/Long Island (Nassau/Suffolk)/Westchester; $15.50 rest of state. Home-care and other occupation-specific rates excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

January 1: $17.00 NYC/Long Island (Nassau/Suffolk)/Westchester; $16.00 rest of state. Home-care and other occupation-specific rates excluded.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Unchanged state minimum of $7.25; statutory coverage and exemptions apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Unchanged state minimum of $7.25; statutory coverage and exemptions apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Unchanged state minimum of $7.25; statutory coverage and exemptions apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Unchanged state minimum of $7.25; statutory coverage and exemptions apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Unchanged state minimum of $7.25; statutory coverage and exemptions apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25; agency poster dates this rate to 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25; agency poster dates this rate to 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25; agency poster dates this rate to 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25; agency poster dates this rate to 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25; agency poster dates this rate to 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General adult, non-tipped rate. A separate federal-rate tier applies to certain smaller employers and employees under 16; consult the official poster for coverage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General adult, non-tipped rate. A separate federal-rate tier applies to certain smaller employers and employees under 16; consult the official poster for coverage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General adult, non-tipped rate. A separate federal-rate tier applies to certain smaller employers and employees under 16; consult the official poster for coverage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General adult, non-tipped rate. A separate federal-rate tier applies to certain smaller employers and employees under 16; consult the official poster for coverage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General adult, non-tipped rate. A separate federal-rate tier applies to certain smaller employers and employees under 16; consult the official poster for coverage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $7.25 general covered rate; $2.00 state rate for adult workers at smaller employers outside FLSA coverage. Agency guidance uses 10+ full-time employees at one location OR annual gross business over $100,000 for the higher state tier. FLSA-covered nonexempt workers receive at least $7.25.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $7.25 general covered rate; $2.00 state rate for adult workers at smaller employers outside FLSA coverage. Agency guidance uses 10+ full-time employees at one location OR annual gross business over $100,000 for the higher state tier. FLSA-covered nonexempt workers receive at least $7.25.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $7.25 general covered rate; $2.00 state rate for adult workers at smaller employers outside FLSA coverage. Agency guidance uses 10+ full-time employees at one location OR annual gross business over $100,000 for the higher state tier. FLSA-covered nonexempt workers receive at least $7.25.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $7.25 general covered rate; $2.00 state rate for adult workers at smaller employers outside FLSA coverage. Agency guidance uses 10+ full-time employees at one location OR annual gross business over $100,000 for the higher state tier. FLSA-covered nonexempt workers receive at least $7.25.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $7.25 general covered rate; $2.00 state rate for adult workers at smaller employers outside FLSA coverage. Agency guidance uses 10+ full-time employees at one location OR annual gross business over $100,000 for the higher state tier. FLSA-covered nonexempt workers receive at least $7.25.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-07-01

From July 1: standard $13.50, Portland metro $14.75, nonurban $12.50. Jan 1–Jun 30: standard $12.75, Portland metro $14.00, nonurban $12.00. Portland tier follows the urban growth boundary; county/work-location rules apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-07-01

From July 1: standard $14.20, Portland metro $15.45, nonurban $13.20. Jan 1–Jun 30: standard $13.50, Portland metro $14.75, nonurban $12.50. Portland tier follows the urban growth boundary; county/work-location rules apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-07-01

From July 1: standard $14.70, Portland metro $15.95, nonurban $13.70. Jan 1–Jun 30: standard $14.20, Portland metro $15.45, nonurban $13.20. Portland tier follows the urban growth boundary; county/work-location rules apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-07-01

From July 1: standard $15.05, Portland metro $16.30, nonurban $14.05. Jan 1–Jun 30: standard $14.70, Portland metro $15.95, nonurban $13.70. Portland tier follows the urban growth boundary; county/work-location rules apply.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-07-01

From July 1: standard $15.55, Portland metro $16.80, nonurban $14.55. Jan 1–Jun 30: standard $15.05, Portland metro $16.30, nonurban $14.05. Portland tier follows the urban growth boundary; county/work-location rules apply. July rates confirmed through 2027-06-30; 2027 annual adjustment pending.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General adult non-tipped statewide rate; January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. No state minimum wage law. $7.25 applies only to FLSA-covered, nonexempt employees; it is not a universal state minimum.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. Texas adopts the federal minimum by reference. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; covered nonexempt workers receive $7.25 under the applicable law.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. Texas adopts the federal minimum by reference. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; covered nonexempt workers receive $7.25 under the applicable law.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. Texas adopts the federal minimum by reference. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; covered nonexempt workers receive $7.25 under the applicable law.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. Texas adopts the federal minimum by reference. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; covered nonexempt workers receive $7.25 under the applicable law.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. Texas adopts the federal minimum by reference. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; covered nonexempt workers receive $7.25 under the applicable law.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; federal coverage is separate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; federal coverage is separate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; federal coverage is separate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; federal coverage is separate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. State minimum $7.25. State coverage excludes employment covered by the FLSA; federal coverage is separate.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General state rate for covered employers with two or more employees; FLSA coverage may apply outside state coverage. January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General state rate for covered employers with two or more employees; FLSA coverage may apply outside state coverage. January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General state rate for covered employers with two or more employees; FLSA coverage may apply outside state coverage. January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General state rate for covered employers with two or more employees; FLSA coverage may apply outside state coverage. January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General state rate for covered employers with two or more employees; FLSA coverage may apply outside state coverage. January 1 indexed increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General state rate for covered employees; January 1 increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General state rate for covered employees; January 1 increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

$12.00 remained in force throughout 2024 after the 2023-01-01 increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General state rate for covered employees; January 1 increase.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General state rate for covered employees; January 1 increase. No employer-size exemption.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Statewide general adult rate; January 1 increase. Local ordinances may require higher rates and may vary by employer size; local rates are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Statewide general adult rate; January 1 increase. Local ordinances may require higher rates and may vary by employer size; local rates are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Statewide general adult rate; January 1 increase. Local ordinances may require higher rates and may vary by employer size; local rates are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Statewide general adult rate; January 1 increase. Local ordinances may require higher rates and may vary by employer size; local rates are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Statewide general adult rate; January 1 increase. Local ordinances may require higher rates and may vary by employer size; local rates are not included in this state cell.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $8.75 state rate applies at locations with six or more nonexempt employees. Otherwise $7.25 applies only where FLSA coverage requires it. State rate dates to 2016-01-01.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $8.75 state rate applies at locations with six or more nonexempt employees. Otherwise $7.25 applies only where FLSA coverage requires it. State rate dates to 2016-01-01.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $8.75 state rate applies at locations with six or more nonexempt employees. Otherwise $7.25 applies only where FLSA coverage requires it. State rate dates to 2016-01-01.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $8.75 state rate applies at locations with six or more nonexempt employees. Otherwise $7.25 applies only where FLSA coverage requires it. State rate dates to 2016-01-01.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Existing rate in force at year start; no intra-year general-rate change verified. $8.75 state rate applies at locations with six or more nonexempt employees. Otherwise $7.25 applies only where FLSA coverage requires it. State rate dates to 2016-01-01.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

General adult rate $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24. Certain workers under age 20 may qualify for a special opportunity wage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

General adult rate $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24. Certain workers under age 20 may qualify for a special opportunity wage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

General adult rate $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24. Certain workers under age 20 may qualify for a special opportunity wage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

General adult rate $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24. Certain workers under age 20 may qualify for a special opportunity wage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

General adult rate $7.25, unchanged since 2009-07-24. Certain workers under age 20 may qualify for a special opportunity wage.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2022-01-01

Wyoming's state minimum is $5.15. FLSA-covered nonexempt employees must receive at least the higher $7.25 federal rate. These rates remained in force throughout the comparison period.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2023-01-01

Wyoming's state minimum is $5.15. FLSA-covered nonexempt employees must receive at least the higher $7.25 federal rate. These rates remained in force throughout the comparison period.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2024-01-01

Wyoming's state minimum is $5.15. FLSA-covered nonexempt employees must receive at least the higher $7.25 federal rate. These rates remained in force throughout the comparison period.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2025-01-01

Wyoming's state minimum is $5.15. FLSA-covered nonexempt employees must receive at least the higher $7.25 federal rate. These rates remained in force throughout the comparison period.

Checked 2026-10-30

Applies: 2026-01-01

Wyoming's state minimum is $5.15. FLSA-covered nonexempt employees must receive at least the higher $7.25 federal rate. These rates remained in force throughout the comparison period.

Checked 2026-10-30