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ME Maine: $15.10
VT Vermont: $14.42
NH New Hampshire: $7.25
WA Washington: $17.13
ID Idaho: $7.25
MT Montana: $10.85
ND North Dakota: $7.25
MN Minnesota: $11.41
IL Illinois: $15.00
WI Wisconsin: $7.25
MI Michigan: $13.73
NY New York: $16.00
RI Rhode Island: $16.00
MA Massachusetts: $15.00
OR Oregon: $15.05
NV Nevada: $12.00
WY Wyoming: $5.15
SD South Dakota: $11.85
IA Iowa: $7.25
IN Indiana: $7.25
OH Ohio: $11.00
PA Pennsylvania: $7.25
NJ New Jersey: $15.92
CT Connecticut: $16.94
CA California: $16.90
UT Utah: $7.25
CO Colorado: $15.16
NE Nebraska: $15.00
MO Missouri: $15.00
KY Kentucky: $7.25
WV West Virginia: $8.75
VA Virginia: $12.77
MD Maryland: $15.00
DE Delaware: $15.00
AZ Arizona: $15.15
NM New Mexico: $12.00
KS Kansas: $7.25
AR Arkansas: $11.00
TN N/A
NC North Carolina: $7.25
SC N/A
DC District of Columbia: $17.95
OK Oklahoma: $7.25
LA N/A
MS N/A
AL N/A
GA Georgia: $5.15
AK Alaska: $13.00
HI Hawaii: $16.00
TX Texas: $7.25
FL Florida: $14.00
Highest Rate
Lowest Rate
No specified minimum wage (federal rate applies)

Federal

Minimum Wage
$7.25
Tipped Wage
$2.13

Current rate as of Jul 1, 2015

Previous Federal Minimum Wage:
Not Applicable

Number of Cities with Specified Minimum Wage: 58

For information on scheduled minimum wage updates, as well as rates for specific job types, company sizes, and industries, refer to the Geographic Assessor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minimum Wage

What is minimum wage?

Minimum wage is the lowest allowable hourly pay rate mandated for employees, as specified in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Minimum wage can vary at the federal, state, or local level. When there are differences in rates, employers must pay the highest rate that applies.

What is the federal minimum wage?

The federal minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of Jul 1, 2015.

What is tipped minimum wage?

The minimum tipped wage is the base wage that an employer can pay their tipped employees (such as servers and bartenders). The tipped wage rate may depend on several variables, such as location, employer size, job type, or other factors.

Some states require employers to pay their tipped workers the standard minimum wage even before they receive any tips, and other states require employers to pay the difference if tips received by an employee do not add up to the minimum wage.

What is the federal minimum wage for tipped employees?

The federal minimum wage for tipped employee in the United States is $2.13 per hour as of Jul 1, 2015.

When does minimum wage increase?

Minimum wage increases may occur annually, biennially, or on a variable schedule determined by lawmakers. Changes to minimum wage may occur at the federal, state, or local level and depend on the jurisdiction and laws or regulations of the area.

Why was minimum wage created?

The minimum wage was created to protect workers from exploitative labor practices and improve working conditions brought on during economic hardship, like the Great Depression. It aimed to ensure workers received fair compensation and prevent employers from taking advantage of vulnerabilities in the labor market.

When was minimum wage created?

The minimum wage was first established in the United States in 1938, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Which state has the highest minimum wage?

The state with the highest minimum wage in 2026 is District of Columbia, at $17.95.

Which state has the lowest minimum wage?

The state with the lowest minimum wage in 2026 is Georgia, at $5.15.

However, if the federal minimum wage is greater, then the federal rate of $7.25 applies.

What is the difference between minimum wage and living wage?

The minimum wage is the lowest mandated wage rate that an employer must pay, while living wage refers to the wage rate required to cover basic living expenses.