As of February 21, 2025, Michigan's minimum wage is $12.48 per hour. There will be an increase to $13.73 per hour on January 1, 2026, and then $15 per hour on January 1, 2027. These increases follow recent changes in Michigan law to raise the minimum wage progressively over the next few years. Additionally, for minors aged 16 and 17, the minimum wage is set at 85% of the adult minimum, which is $10.61 per hour as of February 21, 2025. The tipped employee wage rate is $4.74 per hour as of the same date. This minimum wage applies to most businesses in the state and is part of a schedule that also includes annual adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index starting in 2028. Michigan's minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and is enforced statewide without municipal variations. Summary of key minimum wage dates and amounts:
- February 21, 2025: $12.48 per hour
- January 1, 2026: $13.73 per hour
- January 1, 2027: $15 per hour
This schedule aims to provide a balanced increase in wages while considering economic conditions such as unemployment rates.
