Minimum Wage by State (2026)
The current minimum wage in every state, the tipped minimum, the next scheduled increase and what full-time work at that rate pays in a year.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, but most states set a higher rate. As of October 8, 2026, state minimums range from $7.25 to $18.40 in District of Columbia. Choose a state for its tipped wage, next increase and take-home pay.
| # | State | Minimum wage | Tipped cash wage | Full-time yearly | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $18.40 | $10.30 | $38,272 | July 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Washington | $17.13 | $17.13 | $35,630 | January 1, 2026 |
| 3 | New York | $17.00 | $11.35 | $35,360 | January 1, 2026 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $16.94 | $6.38 | $35,235 | January 1, 2026 |
| 5 | California | $16.90 | $16.90 | $35,152 | January 1, 2026 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $16.00 | $14.75 | $33,280 | January 1, 2026 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $16.00 | $3.89 | $33,280 | January 1, 2026 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $15.92 | $6.05 | $33,114 | January 1, 2026 |
| 9 | Oregon | $15.55 | $15.55 | $32,344 | July 1, 2026 |
| 10 | Colorado | $15.16 | $12.14 | $31,533 | January 1, 2026 |
| 11 | Arizona | $15.15 | $12.15 | $31,512 | January 1, 2026 |
| 12 | Maine | $15.10 | $7.55 | $31,408 | January 1, 2026 |
| 13 | Delaware | $15.00 | $2.23 | $31,200 | January 1, 2025 |
| 14 | Florida | $15.00 | $11.98 | $31,200 | September 30, 2026 |
| 15 | Illinois | $15.00 | $9.00 | $31,200 | January 1, 2025 |
| 16 | Maryland | $15.00 | $3.63 | $31,200 | January 1, 2024 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $15.00 | $6.75 | $31,200 | January 1, 2023 |
| 18 | Missouri | $15.00 | $7.50 | $31,200 | January 1, 2026 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $15.00 | $2.13 | $31,200 | January 1, 2026 |
| 20 | Vermont | $14.42 | $7.21 | $29,994 | January 1, 2026 |
| 21 | Alaska | $14.00 | $14.00 | $29,120 | July 1, 2026 |
| 22 | Michigan | $13.73 | $5.49 | $28,558 | January 1, 2026 |
| 23 | Virginia | $12.77 | $2.13 | $26,562 | January 1, 2026 |
| 24 | Nevada | $12.00 | $12.00 | $24,960 | July 1, 2024 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $12.00 | $3.00 | $24,960 | January 1, 2023 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $11.85 | $5.93 | $24,648 | January 1, 2026 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $11.41 | $11.41 | $23,733 | January 1, 2026 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $11.00 | $2.63 | $22,880 | January 1, 2021 |
| 29 | Ohio | $11.00 | $5.50 | $22,880 | January 1, 2026 |
| 30 | Montana | $10.85 | $10.85 | $22,568 | January 1, 2026 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $8.75 | $2.62 | $18,200 | January 1, 2016 |
| 32 | Alabama | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 33 | Georgia | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 34 | Idaho | $7.25 | $3.35 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 35 | Indiana | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 36 | Iowa | $7.25 | $4.35 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 37 | Kansas | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 38 | Kentucky | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 39 | Louisiana | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 40 | Mississippi | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $7.25 | $3.27 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 42 | North Carolina | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 43 | North Dakota | $7.25 | $4.86 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $2.83 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 46 | South Carolina | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 47 | Tennessee | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 48 | Texas | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 49 | Utah | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $7.25 | $2.33 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
| 51 | Wyoming | $7.25 | $2.13 | $15,080 | Federal rate |
How state and federal minimum wages work together
The Fair Labor Standards Act sets the federal floor of $7.25 an hour. States, and in many places cities and counties, can set higher minimums, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest for the work location. Some states index their rate to inflation and change it every January, while Florida, Oregon and the District of Columbia adjust on other dates. Each state page lists the date its current rate took effect and the next scheduled change.
Working out what a wage pays? Use the hourly to salary calculator or a state paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the federal minimum wage in 2026?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the rate set in 2009. The federal tipped cash wage is $2.13 an hour. When a state sets a higher minimum, employers covered by both laws must pay the higher rate.
Which state has the highest minimum wage?
District of Columbia has the highest statewide minimum wage at $18.40 an hour as of October 8, 2026. Some cities and counties set even higher local rates.
Which states use the federal minimum wage?
Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming pay the $7.25 federal minimum to most workers, either because they have no state minimum wage law or because their state rate is at or below the federal rate.