Current minimum wage in Michigan
Michigan's minimum wage rose to $13.73 an hour on January 1, 2026 under a 2025 law, and it is set to reach $15.00 on January 1, 2027. The tipped cash wage is 40 percent of the minimum in 2026 and keeps rising each year toward 50 percent by 2031.
The rate rose from $12.48 (effective February 21, 2025) to $13.73 on January 1, 2026, an increase of $1.25 an hour or $2,600 a year for a full-time worker.
Next scheduled change
Rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027, after which the rate is adjusted each year by formula.
Tipped minimum wage
Employers may pay tipped employees a cash wage of $5.49 an hour and count tips toward the rest, as long as total pay reaches $13.73 an hour. The federal tipped cash wage is $2.13. Tipped workers must be paid 40 percent of the minimum wage, or $5.49 an hour, in 2026, with tips required to bring pay to at least $13.73.
What minimum wage pays in Michigan
| Hours per week | Weekly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $274.60 | $14,279 |
| 25 hours | $343.25 | $17,849 |
| 30 hours | $411.90 | $21,419 |
| 35 hours | $480.55 | $24,989 |
| 40 hours | $549.20 | $28,558 |
After federal and Michigan taxes, a full-time minimum wage worker who files single keeps about $24,164 a year, or $929 per biweekly check. Run your own numbers with the Michigan paycheck calculator or see the full breakdown for $14 an hour.
Overtime rules
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.
City and county minimum wages
Local minimum wages are not allowed.
Exceptions and special rates
Minors aged 16 and 17 may be paid 85 percent of the minimum, or $11.67 an hour, and workers under 20 may be paid a $4.25 training wage for their first 90 days.
How Michigan compares
Michigan ranks #22 of 51 for its minimum wage. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Michigan in 2026?
The Michigan minimum wage is $13.73 an hour as of January 1, 2026.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Michigan?
Employers in Michigan may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $5.49 an hour, as long as tips bring total pay to at least $13.73. Tipped workers must be paid 40 percent of the minimum wage, or $5.49 an hour, in 2026, with tips required to bring pay to at least $13.73.
When does the Michigan minimum wage go up next?
Rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027, after which the rate is adjusted each year by formula.
How much is minimum wage in Michigan per year?
At $13.73 an hour, a 40-hour week pays $549 and a full year pays $28,558 before taxes. A single filer keeps about $24,164 after federal and Michigan taxes.
How does overtime work in Michigan?
Follows the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule.