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USA State Minimum Wage Calculator
Choose a state and answer only the questions that state's rules need. You'll see the minimum wage that may apply, how it was worked out, and the official source — no sign-up.
Free to use. Covers July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Rates last verified October 2, 2026.
Choose a state and select Calculate minimum wage. The result shows the rate that may apply, why, and the official source.
Minimum wage by state
Statewide basic rates in force on October 2, 2026, from the data this calculator uses. Many states have extra conditions — use the calculator for your situation.
| State | Basic rate(s) per hour |
|---|---|
| Alabama | No state rate (federal $7.25 for FLSA-covered employers) |
| Alaska | $14.00 |
| Arizona | $15.15 |
| Arkansas | $11.00 |
| California | $16.90 |
| Colorado | $15.16 |
| Connecticut | $16.94 |
| Delaware | $15.00 |
| Washington, D.C. | $18.40 |
| Florida | $15.00 |
| Georgia | $5.15 |
| Hawaii | $16.00 |
| Idaho | $7.25 |
| Illinois | $15.00 |
| Indiana | $7.25 |
| Iowa | $7.25 |
| Kansas | $7.25 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 |
| Louisiana | No state rate (federal $7.25 for FLSA-covered employers) |
| Maine | $15.10 |
| Maryland | $15.00 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 |
| Michigan | $13.73 |
| Minnesota | $11.41 |
| Mississippi | No state rate (federal $7.25 for FLSA-covered employers) |
| Missouri | $15.00 |
| Montana | $10.85 / $4.00 |
| Nebraska | $15.00 |
| Nevada | $12.00 |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 |
| New Jersey | $15.92 / $15.23 |
| New Mexico | $12.00 |
| New York | $17.00 / $16.00 |
| North Carolina | $7.25 |
| North Dakota | $7.25 |
| Ohio | $11.00 / $7.25 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 / $2.00 |
| Oregon | $16.80 / $15.55 / $14.55 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 |
| South Carolina | No state rate (federal $7.25 for FLSA-covered employers) |
| South Dakota | $11.85 |
| Tennessee | No state rate (federal $7.25 for FLSA-covered employers) |
| Texas | $7.25 |
| Utah | $7.25 |
| Vermont | $14.42 |
| Virginia | $12.77 |
| Washington | $17.13 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 |
| Wyoming | $5.15 |
About the minimum wage
What is the minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate an employer may pay a covered, non-exempt employee. In the United States it can be set at three levels: federal, state and local.
Federal minimum wage
The federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is $7.25 per hour. It applies to employers and employees covered by the FLSA, which includes most businesses with $500,000 or more in annual sales and many others.
State and local minimum wages
Many states set a higher rate. Some cities and counties set a rate above their state's. Where more than one applies, employers generally must pay the highest applicable rate. A few states have no minimum wage law, or a rate below $7.25 — in those states, FLSA-covered employers pay the federal rate.
Why rates can differ within a state
Rates can depend on location (for example New York City versus the rest of New York, or Oregon's three rate areas), employer size or annual sales (for example Ohio, Montana and New Jersey), employee type (tipped staff, minors, students, trainees) and the date, because many states adjust rates each year.
How to use the calculator
Select your state, answer any follow-up questions that appear, choose the date you are checking and, if you like, enter an hourly wage to compare. The calculator only asks what that state's rules need.
How the result is worked out
The calculator reads a structured table of rates taken from the U.S. Department of Labor and, where noted, official state sources. It applies the state's rules to your answers, compares the result with the federal rate where federal law applies, and shows the rate used, why, and the source. It covers dates from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026; other dates are not estimated.
Always check the official source
Minimum wage laws change and have exceptions this tool doesn't cover, including local ordinances, tipped and youth rates, and industry rules. Use the result as a starting point and confirm important decisions with the state labor department, the U.S. Department of Labor or a qualified professional. MadyHR.ai is a private software company, not a government agency or law firm.
Sources
- Primary source: U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws (page updated July 1, 2026; checked October 2, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor — Consolidated State Minimum Wage Update Table (checked October 2, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor — Federal minimum wage
- U.S. Department of Labor — State labor offices
Disclaimer: This tool provides general information based on publicly available sources and is intended for informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, payroll or employment-law advice and does not guarantee compliance with federal, state or local requirements. Minimum wage rules may vary based on location, employer, industry, employee classification and other circumstances. Laws and rates can change. Always verify important requirements with the relevant government authority or a qualified professional. See also the resources disclaimer.
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