Minimum wage in Michigan
Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour, $6.48 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $28,558 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: dol.gov.
$13.73Minimum wage per hour
$5.49Tipped cash wage
$20.60Overtime rate (1.5×)
$15.00From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
Who gets which rate
Employers with 2+ employees. From 2028 rate is CPI-adjusted annually (2028 adjustment pending); tipped percentage rises 2 points/yr to 50% by 2031.
What the minimum wage pays in Michigan
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $13.73 | $11.62 |
| Week (40 hours) | $549 | $465 |
| Month | $2,380 | $2,014 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $28,558 | $24,164 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $20.60 an hour at the Michigan minimum.
How Michigan compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $13.73 | $15.00 on January 1, 2027 |
| Indiana | $7.25 | — |
| Ohio | $11.00 | $11.40 on January 1, 2027 |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Michigan?
- The Michigan minimum wage is $13.73 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Michigan's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Michigan?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $5.49 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $13.73 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Michigan?
- About $28,558 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $24,164 after federal and state taxes.