Michigan's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Michigan is $13.73 an hour, $6.48 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. It rises to $15.00 on Jan 1, 2027. Full time, that is $28,558 a year before taxes. Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $24,164 a year, or $929.37 every two weeks.
What the Michigan minimum wage pays
| At $13.73 | From Jan 1, 2027 ($15.00) | |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $13.73 | $15.00 |
| Per 8-hour day | $109.84 | $120.00 |
| Per 40-hour week | $549.20 | $600.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,098.40 | $1,200.00 |
| Per month | $2,379.87 | $2,600.00 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $28,558.40 | $31,200.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $929.37 | $1,006.69 |
| Take-home per year | $24,163.62 | $26,173.94 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $14,279 a year and about $12,831 after taxes.
Michigan minimum wage rules
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour in 2026 and rises to $15.00 an hour on January 1, 2027. Workers under 18 may be paid 85% of the minimum ($11.67 an hour in 2026). | Michigan LEO, Minimum Wage |
| Tipped workers | Tipped workers can be paid 40% of the minimum wage in 2026 ($5.49 an hour), rising to 42% ($6.30 an hour) on January 1, 2027, as long as tips bring them up to the full minimum wage. | Michigan LEO, Minimum Wage and Overtime FAQ |
| Overtime | Non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a 7-day workweek. Michigan has no daily overtime rule. | Michigan LEO, Minimum Wage and Overtime FAQ |
How Michigan's minimum wage compares
Michigan has the 22nd-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC.
The typical (median) worker in Michigan earns $23.69 an hour, so the minimum wage is 58% of the median wage. 10% of Michigan workers earn less than $14.56 an hour and 25% less than $17.82 (BLS, May 2025, all 4,403,730 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Michigan, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $13.74 | 11,720 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $13.91 | 103,130 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $13.92 | 12,620 |
| Gambling Dealers | $14.00 | 2,510 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $14.11 | 1,810 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $14.17 | 14,340 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $28,558 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | None |
| 1 child | $3,681 | $4,427 |
| 2 children | $6,333 | $7,316 |
| 3 children or more | $7,248 | $8,231 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $28,558 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $714 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,428. Source
Michigan minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Michigan?
$13.73 an hour. It rises to $15.00 on Jan 1, 2027.
How much is the Michigan minimum wage a year?
$28,558 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,380 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $24,164.
How much is the Michigan minimum wage after taxes?
About $929.37 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Michigan taxes.
Is Michigan's minimum wage going up?
Yes. It rises to $15.00 an hour on Jan 1, 2027, adding $2,642 a year for a full-time worker.
What is time and a half at the Michigan minimum wage?
$20.59 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Delaware minimum wage ($15.00) · Florida minimum wage ($15.00) · Illinois minimum wage ($15.00) · Maryland minimum wage ($15.00) · Massachusetts minimum wage ($15.00) · Vermont minimum wage ($14.42) · Alaska minimum wage ($14.00) · Virginia minimum wage ($12.77)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.