What is the minimum wage in Michigan in 2026?

Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, under Public Act 337 of 2018. The rate is on an incremental schedule toward $15.00, which is set for January 1, 2027. Annual updates are announced by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

When will Michigan reach $15.00 minimum wage?

Michigan's minimum wage is scheduled to reach $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2027, following the incremental schedule under Public Act 337 of 2018. The 2026 rate is $13.73/hr.

Does Michigan have employer-size exemptions for minimum wage?

Michigan's minimum wage applies to employers with 2 or more employees. Employers with only one employee are not covered by the state minimum wage act, though FLSA may apply. The $13.73/hr rate for 2026 applies to covered employers.

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Michigan Minimum Wage — Current Rate and 2027 Schedule

Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, under Public Act 337 of 2018. The rate is on a legislated incremental schedule — Michigan is set to reach $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2027.

Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, under Public Act 337 of 2018.— Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity — Wage and Hour

Coverage note — the headline rate may not apply to every worker: Employers with 2+ employees; scheduled to reach $15.00 on 2027-01-01 Verify applicability before using this rate for payroll purposes.

Current and scheduled Michigan minimum wage

Effective date	Rate	Notes
January 1, 2026	$13.73/hr	Current rate — applies to employers with 2+ employees
January 1, 2027	$15.00/hr (scheduled)	Final legislated step in the PA 337 schedule

Public Act 337 of 2018

Michigan's minimum wage schedule is established by Public Act 337 of 2018 (the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act). The act set an incremental annual increase schedule. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) publishes the current rate annually and confirms it on its Minimum Wage page.

Michigan's minimum wage applies to employers with 2 or more employees. The prior employer-size distinction has been simplified — the 2026 rate of $13.73/hr applies to all covered employers uniformly. Tipped workers are subject to a separate direct wage schedule published by the LEO; verify the current tipped rate at michigan.gov/leo before applying it to payroll.

Worked examples

Example 1: full-time week at 2026 rate

hours worked = 40 hourly rate = $13.73gross wages = 40 × $13.73 = $$549.20

Example 2: part-time schedule

hours worked = 20 hourly rate = $13.73gross wages = 20 × $13.73 = $$274.60

What this does not determine

The specific tipped direct wage for 2026 — verify from michigan.gov/leo for current tipped rates under the incremental schedule.
Whether a single-employee employer is exempt from the Michigan minimum wage act (though FLSA may still apply).
Whether a specific worker category (agricultural, domestic, outside salesperson) is exempt from PA 337.
The 2027 rate of $15.00/hr — this is legislated and expected but subject to confirmation; verify from LEO when it takes effect.

Michigan statute and enforcement

Michigan's minimum wage is codified in Public Act 337 of 2018 (MCL 408.411 et seq.). The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) enforces wage and hour laws. Employees who believe they have been underpaid may file a wage claim with the LEO Wage and Hour Division at michigan.gov/leo.

Michigan vs. neighboring Indiana

Michigan's 2026 minimum wage of $13.73/hr sits well above neighboring Indiana, which has remained at the federal FLSA floor of $7.25/hr since 2009 (Indiana Code § 22-2-2). Michigan's scheduled increase to $15.00 by January 1, 2027 will put nearly twice the floor of Indiana's current rate — a contrast relevant to businesses operating near the state border.

Sources and verification

The rate and effective date were verified from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Minimum Wage page. The statute reference is Public Act 337 of 2018. This page is reviewed each January when Michigan's rate adjusts. See the site's methodology for how rates are verified before publication.

Common questions

What is Michigan's minimum wage in 2026?

Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, under Public Act 337 of 2018. This applies to employers with 2 or more employees. The rate is scheduled to rise to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2027 under the same legislative schedule.

Will Michigan's minimum wage increase again in 2027?

Yes. Michigan's Public Act 337 of 2018 schedules the minimum wage to reach $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2027. This is the final legislated step in the current schedule. Future increases after 2027 would require additional legislative action unless an indexing mechanism is adopted.

How does Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act work?

Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act (effective February 21, 2025) covers all employers. Employers with 10 or fewer employees must provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year; employers with 11 or more employees must provide up to 72 hours. Accrual is at 1 hour per 30 hours worked. This is a separate requirement from the minimum wage — check michigan.gov/leo for full details.

Does Michigan have a training or youth minimum wage?

Michigan law has historically allowed lower rates for certain younger workers and training periods under the PA 337 schedule. Verify current youth and training wage rates from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity at michigan.gov/leo, as these rates follow the incremental schedule and are subject to change.