Minimum Wage

State minimum wage.

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Written by Melissa Compagnon
Updated over a week ago

The Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) establishes the federal minimum wage that employers must pay to their employees.

Several states have their own minimum wage laws in place, which differs from the rate set by the FLSA. In such cases where an employee is subject to local, state, and federal minimum wage laws, it's important to note that the employee is entitled to receive the higher minimum wage.

By adhering to both federal and state minimum wage laws, you can ensure that employees are compensated appropriately and that your business remains in compliance with the law.

In 2009, the federal minimum wage was increased to $7.25.


The table below lists the minimum wage for each state, and some locals that require employers to pay at a higher rate than the state. We included contact details to find out more information about each state’s minimum wage.

State

Minimum Wage

Notes

Contact

Alabama

$7.25

Website:

Phone: 334-242-8990

Alaska

$10.85

Phone: 907-465-2700

Arizona

$13.85

Phone: 602-542-4661

Arkansas

$11.00

Phone: 501-682-4500

California

$15.50

Phone: 833-526-4636

Colorado

$13.65

Phone: 303-318-8441

Connecticut

$15.00

Phone: 860-263-6000

Delaware

$11.75

Phone: 302-761-8176

District of Columbia

$17.00

Phone: 202-671-1900 (DOES) & 202-727-4559 (DCOHR)

Florida

$11.00

Phone: 850-245-7105

Georgia

$7.25

Phone: 404-232-3000

Hawaii

$12.00

Website:

Phone: 808-586-8844

Idaho

$7.25

Phone: 208-332-3570

Illinois

$13.00

Phone: 312-793-2800

Indiana

$7.25

Phone: 317-232-2655

Iowa

$7.25

Phone: 515-242-5870

Kansas

$7.25

Website: www.dol.ks.gov

Phone: 785-296-5000

Kentucky

$7.25

Phone: 502-564-3534

Louisiana

$7.25

Website: www2.laworks.net

Phone: 225-342-3111

Maine

$13.80

Phone: 207-623-7900

Maryland

$13.25

$12.80

State:

$13.25 - Applicable to employers with 15 or more employees

$12.80 - Applicable to employers with fewer than 15 employees

Montgomery County:

$16.70 - 51 or more employees

$15.00 - 11-50 employees $15

$14.50 - 10 or less ($15 (MD) on 1/1/24)

Howard County:

$15.00 - 15 or more employees ($16 on 1/1/25)

$13.25 - Less than 15 ($15 (MD) on 1/1/24, $15.50 1/1/26, $16 7/1/26)

Website:

Phone: 410-230-6020

Massachusetts

$15.00

Phone: 617-626-7100

Michigan

$10.10

Website:

Phone: 517-284-7800

Minnesota

$10.59

$8.63

$10.59 - Large employer (enterprise with annual revenues of $500,000 or more)

$8.63 - Small employer (enterprise with annual revenues of less than $500,000)

Employees under 18 years may be paid $8.63 per hour.

Phone: 651-284-5005

Mississippi

$7.25

Website:

Phone: 601-321-6000

Missouri

$12.00

Kansas City encourages employers to pay at a Living Wage rate which is higher than the state minimum wage.

Phone: 573-751-4091

Montana

$9.95

Website:

Phone: 406-444-2840

Nebraska

$10.50

Phone: 402-471-2275

Nevada

$11.25

$10.25

$11.25 - Employer DOES NOT offer qualifying health insurance coverage.

$10.25 - Employer DOES offer qualifying health insurance coverage.

Phone: 702-486-2650

New Hampshire

$7.25

Phone: 603-271-3176

New Jersey

$14.13

$12.93

$12.93 - for seasonal and small employers who employ fewer than 6 people.

Phone: 609-292-1704

New Mexico

$12.00

Santa Fe County - $14.03

Phone: 505-841-8405

New York

$14.20

$15.00 - Long Island, Westchester, & NYC.

Phone: 518-457-9000

North Carolina

$7.25

Phone: 800-625-2267

North Dakota

$7.25

Phone: 701-328-2660

Ohio

$10.10

$7.25

$10.10 - Employers with annual gross receipts of $372,000 or more

$7.25 - Employers with annual gross receipts under $372,000

Phone: 614-728-1949

Oklahoma

$7.25

Phone: 405-521-6100

Oregon

$14.20

Portland Metro Area - $15.45

Non-Urban counties - $13.20

Phone: 971-245-3844

Pennsylvania

$7.25

Phone: 717-787-5279

Rhode Island

$13.00

Phone: 401-462-8550

South Carolina

$7.25

Website:

Phone: 803-896-4300

South Dakota

$10.80

Phone: 605-773-3101

Tennessee

$7.25

Phone: 844-224-5818

Texas

$7.25

Phone: 800-628-5115

Utah

$7.25

Phone: 801-530-6800

Vermont

$13.18

Phone: 802-828-4000

Virginia

$12.00

Phone: 804-371-2327

Washington

$15.74

$18.69/hr - Employer DOES NOT pay $2.19 towards medical benefits.

$16.90/hr - Employer DOES pay $2.19 towards medical benefits.

SeaTac: $19.06/hr

Phone: 360-902-5800

West Virginia

$8.75

Phone: 304-558-7890

Wisconsin

$7.25

Phone: 608-266-3131

Wyoming

$7.25

Phone: 307-777-8650

The table does not include minimum wages for tipped employees. Please check with the state to determine the minimum wage for tipped employees.

Please note: The above information is for general informational purposes only and not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for specific legal guidance on minimum wage laws and compliance. Laws can change, interpretations may vary, so verify information and stay informed about legal developments in your jurisdiction.


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