Minimum Wage in Michigan
The current Michigan minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $13.73 per hour since January 1, 2026 (for employers with 2 or more employees). MCL 408.934; Michigan Wage and Hour Division minimum wage page
| Minimum wage | $13.73 per hour since January 1, 2026 (for employers with 2 or more employees). Scheduled increase: $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2027. Starting in 2028 the rate is adjusted each year for inflation (announced by November 1), unless state unemployment is 8.5% or higher. Statute: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-408-934 |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Tipped employees may be paid 40% of the minimum wage in 2026 (about $5.49 per hour) if their reported tips bring them to at least the full minimum wage, they keep all their tips (voluntary sharing with others in the chain of service is allowed), and the employer told them about this rule in writing at hire and got their written consent. Tips and service charges belong to the employee and do not count toward wages owed. Scheduled changes: 42% of the minimum wage ($6.30 per hour) on January 1, 2027, then rising 2 points a year to 50% in 2031. Source: MCL 408.934d |
| Overtime | 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. No daily overtime for most private employees. Comp time instead of overtime pay is allowed only under a written voluntary plan that meets the statute's conditions. Source: MCL 408.934a |
Where to get help in Michigan
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Wage and Hour Division
- File a complaint or claim
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Michigan?
$13.73 per hour since January 1, 2026 (for employers with 2 or more employees).
What is the tipped minimum wage in Michigan?
Tipped employees may be paid 40% of the minimum wage in 2026 (about $5.49 per hour) if their reported tips bring them to at least the full minimum wage, they keep all their tips (voluntary sharing with others in the chain of service is allowed), and the employer told them about this rule in writing at hire and got their written consent. Tips and service charges belong to the employee and do not count toward wages owed.
What are the overtime rules in Michigan?
1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. No daily overtime for most private employees. Comp time instead of overtime pay is allowed only under a written voluntary plan that meets the statute's conditions.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.