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Minimum Wage in Michigan

Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 per hour in 2026, the tipped cash wage is 40 percent of that ($5.49), and the rate rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Michigan at a glance

Minimum wage (per hour)
$13.73
Applies to employers of 2 or more employees; effective January 1, 2026.
Tipped cash wage (per hour)
$5.49
40 percent of the minimum wage in 2026, rising 2 points a year to 50 percent in 2031; tips must bring pay up to the full minimum.
Next scheduled increase
$15.00 on January 1, 2027
Inflation adjustments start in 2028, skipped if state unemployment is 8.5 percent or higher. Tipped share rises to 42 percent in 2027.

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The rules in Michigan

What is the minimum wage in Michigan in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in Michigan: $13.73. Applies to employers of 2 or more employees; effective January 1, 2026.

What is the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Michigan?

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in Michigan: $5.49. 40 percent of the minimum wage in 2026, rising 2 points a year to 50 percent in 2031; tips must bring pay up to the full minimum.

When is the next minimum wage increase in Michigan?

Next scheduled increase in Michigan: $15.00 on January 1, 2027. Inflation adjustments start in 2028, skipped if state unemployment is 8.5 percent or higher. Tipped share rises to 42 percent in 2027.

Where do the Michigan minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from Mich. Comp. Laws 408.934 and Mich. Comp. Laws 408.934d. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The current schedule follows the 2024 Michigan Supreme Court decision in Mothering Justice v Attorney General and 2025 PA 1, which took effect February 21, 2025.

What this means in practice

Check which rate applies before setting pay. Coverage rules, employer size thresholds, and exemptions for certain jobs or industries differ, and a local ordinance may require more than the state rate. The statute linked on each state page is the starting point.

Where a lower tipped cash wage is allowed, the employer usually must make up the difference whenever tips fall short of the full minimum wage for the pay period. Keeping accurate records of hours worked and tips reported helps show that every pay period met the minimum.

Rates can change on fixed dates, often January 1 or July 1, and some states adjust them each year for inflation. Reviewing pay rates, offer letters, and employment contracts ahead of each scheduled change helps avoid underpayment claims.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.