Michigan Minimum Wage 2026
$13.73
per hour since January 1, 2026
Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. Michigan's minimum wage rises to $15.00 an hour on January 1, 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($20.59 an hour).
Weekly
$549
Monthly (average)
$2,380
Annual
$28,558
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Michigan hourly paycheck calculator.
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Michigan Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$13.73
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$5.49
Tip credit up to $8.24
Next change
$15.00 on Jan 1, 2027
Published rate
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Applies to employers with 2 or more employees and to employees 16 and older.
Local Minimum Wages in Michigan
State law bars local governments from requiring wages above the state minimum.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Michigan
Employers in Michigan can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $5.49 an hour and count up to $8.24 an hour of tips toward the $13.73 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. The tipped cash wage is 40% of the minimum wage in 2026 (42% in 2027). Employees must be told about the tip credit and must report their tips.
Cash wage
$5.49
Maximum tip credit
$8.24
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$13.73
Other Michigan Minimum Wage Rates
- Minors under 18: $11.67. 85% of the adult rate; $12.75 from January 1, 2027
- Training wage, new hires under 20, first 90 days: $4.25
Overtime Rules in Michigan
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $13.73 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $20.59. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Michigan Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $13.73 |
| February 21, 2025 | $12.48 |
| January 1, 2025 | $10.56 |
| January 1, 2024 | $10.33 |
Michigan Minimum Wage in 2027
Michigan's minimum wage rises to $15.00 an hour on January 1, 2027. Senate Bill 8 (2025) set $15.00 for 2027, with annual adjustments after that. On January 1, 2027 the tipped cash wage rises to $6.30 and the minor rate to $12.75. The tipped share keeps rising: 44% in 2028, 46% in 2029, 48% in 2030 and 50% from 2031.
Michigan Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Michigan
Michigan Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Michigan Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Wage and Hour Division
- LEO Minimum Wage and Overtime FAQ (rate table, tipped, minor, training)
- Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, 2025 annual report: Wages (history)
- MCL 123.1385
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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