Minimum Wage by State 2025
Look up current minimum wage rates for all 50 states and DC. Federal, tipped, and youth rates with scheduled increases.
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| State | Min. Wage | Tipped Rate | Effective | Next Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Alaska(AK) | $11.73 | $11.73 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | $14.70 | $11.70 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | $11.00 | $2.63 | Jan 1, 2021 | -- |
| California(CA) | $16.50 | $16.50 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | $14.81 | $11.79 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | $16.35 | $6.38 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | $13.25 | $2.23 | Jan 1, 2025 | -- |
| District of Columbia(DC) | $17.50 | $10.00 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Florida(FL) | $14.00 | $10.98 | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2025 ($15.00) |
| Georgia(GA) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Hawaii(HI) | $14.00 | $12.75 | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2026 ($16.00) |
| Idaho(ID) | $7.25 | $3.35 | Federal rate | -- |
| Illinois(IL) | $14.00 | $8.40 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 ($15.00) |
| Indiana(IN) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Iowa(IA) | $7.25 | $4.35 | Federal rate | -- |
| Kansas(KS) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Kentucky(KY) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Louisiana(LA) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Maine(ME) | $14.65 | $7.33 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | $15.00 | $3.63 | Jan 1, 2024 | -- |
| Massachusetts(MA) | $15.00 | $6.75 | Jan 1, 2023 | -- |
| Michigan(MI) | $10.56 | $4.01 | Feb 21, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | $11.13 | $11.13 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Missouri(MO) | $13.75 | $6.88 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 ($15.00) |
| Montana(MT) | $10.55 | $10.55 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | $13.50 | $2.13 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 ($15.00) |
| Nevada(NV) | $12.00 | $12.00 | Jul 1, 2024 | -- |
| New Hampshire(NH) | $7.25 | $3.27 | Federal rate | -- |
| New Jersey(NJ) | $15.49 | $5.62 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | $12.00 | $3.00 | Jan 1, 2023 | -- |
| New York(NY) | $15.50 | $10.35 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 ($16.00) |
| North Carolina(NC) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| North Dakota(ND) | $7.25 | $4.86 | Federal rate | -- |
| Ohio(OH) | $10.70 | $5.35 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Oregon(OR) | $14.70 | $14.70 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | $7.25 | $2.83 | Federal rate | -- |
| Rhode Island(RI) | $14.00 | $3.89 | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 ($15.00) |
| South Carolina(SC) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| South Dakota(SD) | $11.50 | $5.75 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Texas(TX) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Utah(UT) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
| Vermont(VT) | $14.01 | $7.01 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | $12.41 | $2.13 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | $16.66 | $16.66 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | $8.75 | $2.62 | Jan 1, 2015 | -- |
| Wisconsin(WI) | $7.25 | $2.33 | Federal rate | -- |
| Wyoming(WY) | $7.25 | $2.13 | Federal rate | -- |
Federal vs State Minimum Wage Laws
How does the federal minimum wage work?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes a federal minimum wage that applies to most employees across the United States. As of 2025, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, a rate that has remained unchanged since July 24, 2009. The FLSA covers employees of enterprises with annual gross sales of at least $500,000, as well as employees of hospitals, schools, and government agencies. Individual coverage extends to workers engaged in interstate commerce or producing goods for interstate commerce.
When does the state rate apply over federal?
When both federal and state minimum wage laws apply, the employee is entitled to the higher rate. As of 2025, over 30 states and the District of Columbia have minimum wages above the federal $7.25 rate. Five states (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee) have no state minimum wage law at all, meaning the federal rate applies by default. Georgia and Wyoming technically have state minimums below $7.25, but the federal rate supersedes for nearly all covered workers.
What about tipped employees?
Under federal law, employers may pay tipped employees (those who customarily receive more than $30 per month in tips) a direct cash wage of $2.13 per hour, known as the tip credit. However, if an employee's tips combined with the direct wage do not equal the standard minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference. Several states either do not allow a tip credit (requiring the full minimum wage before tips) or set higher tipped minimums. California, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Minnesota, Alaska, and Nevada require the full state minimum wage for tipped workers.
How do automatic cost-of-living adjustments work?
Many states have enacted automatic annual adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or another inflation measure. States like Washington, Colorado, Arizona, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, and South Dakota adjust their minimum wage each January based on the prior year's CPI data. This means the wage keeps pace with inflation without requiring new legislation each year. If the CPI decreases, most states freeze the rate rather than reduce it.
Do cities and counties have their own minimum wages?
Yes. In states that do not preempt local wage laws, cities and counties can set minimum wages above the state level. Notable examples include Seattle ($20.76 for large employers), San Francisco ($18.67), New York City ($16.50), and the District of Columbia ($17.50). However, many states have enacted preemption laws that prevent local governments from setting higher minimums. As of 2025, about 25 states preempt local minimum wage ordinances.
What is the history of the federal minimum wage?
The federal minimum wage was first established by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 at $0.25 per hour. It has been raised 22 times since then, most recently to $7.25 in July 2009. Adjusted for inflation, the federal minimum wage reached its peak purchasing power in 1968 at about $1.60 (equivalent to roughly $13-14 in 2025 dollars). Various proposals to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 or higher have been introduced in Congress but have not been enacted as of 2025.
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