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 |
| Website: www.labor.state.ak.us Phone: 907-465-2700 |
Arizona | $13.85 |
| Email: LaborAdmin@azica.gov Phone: 602-542-4661 |
Arkansas | $11.00 |
| Website: www.labor.arkansas.gov Email: asklabor@arkansas.gov Phone: 501-682-4500 |
California | $15.50 | Phone: 833-526-4636 | |
Colorado | $13.65 |
| Phone: 303-318-8441 |
Connecticut | $15.00 |
| Website: www.ct.gov/dol Phone: 860-263-6000 |
Delaware | $11.75 |
| Website: www.labor.delaware.gov Phone: 302-761-8176 |
District of Columbia | $17.00 |
| Phone: 202-671-1900 (DOES) & 202-727-4559 (DCOHR) |
Florida | $11.00 |
| Website: www.floridajobs.org Phone: 850-245-7105 |
Georgia | $7.25 |
| Website: www.dol.state.ga.us Email: commisioner@gdol.ga.gov Phone: 404-232-3000 |
Hawaii | $12.00 |
| Website: Phone: 808-586-8844 |
Idaho | $7.25 |
| Website: www.labor.idaho.gov Phone: 208-332-3570 |
Illinois | $13.00 |
| Website: www2.illinois.gov/idol Email: DOL.Questions@Illinois.gov Phone: 312-793-2800 |
Indiana | $7.25 |
| Website: www.in.gov/dol Phone: 317-232-2655 |
Iowa | $7.25 |
| Website: www.iowadivisionoflabor.gov Phone: 515-242-5870 |
Kansas | $7.25 |
| Website: www.dol.ks.gov Phone: 785-296-5000 |
Kentucky | $7.25 |
| Website: www.labor.ky.gov Phone: 502-564-3534 |
Louisiana | $7.25 |
| Website: www2.laworks.net Phone: 225-342-3111 |
Maine | $13.80 | Website: www.maine.gov/labor 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 |
| Website: www.mass.gov/eolwd 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.
| Website: http://www.dli.mn.gov/minwage 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. | Email: diroffice@labor.mo.gov Phone: 573-751-4091 |
Montana | $9.95 |
| Website: Phone: 406-444-2840 |
Nebraska | $10.50 |
| Website: https://www.dol.nebraska.gov/ 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. | Website: https://labor.nv.gov/ 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. | Website:https://www.nj.gov/labor/ Phone: 609-292-1704 |
New Mexico | $12.00 | Santa Fe County - $14.03
| Website: https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/ 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 |
| Website: www.nd.gov/labor 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 | Website: https://com.ohio.gov/ Phone: 614-728-1949 |
Oklahoma | $7.25 |
| Website: www.labor.ok.gov Phone: 405-521-6100 |
Oregon | $14.20 | Portland Metro Area - $15.45
Non-Urban counties - $13.20 | Email: BOLI_help@boli.oregon.gov Phone: 971-245-3844 |
Pennsylvania | $7.25 |
| Website:https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/llc/minimum-wage/Pages/default.aspx 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 |
| Website: www.tn.gov/workforce Phone: 844-224-5818 |
Texas | $7.25 |
| Website: https://www.twc.state.tx.us/ Phone: 800-628-5115 |
Utah | $7.25 |
| Website:www.laborcommission.utah.gov Phone: 801-530-6800 |
Vermont | $13.18 |
| Website: www.labor.vermont.gov Phone: 802-828-4000 |
Virginia | $12.00 |
| Website: www.doli.Virginia.gov 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 |
| Website: www.wyomingworkforce.org 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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