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Checked Oct 19, 2026Michigan Minimum Wage 2027: $15.00 an Hour
By The Trends Incoming team · Published Oct 19, 2026 · Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Michigan gets the biggest raise in the country: the minimum wage jumps from $13.73 to $15.00 an hour on January 1, 2027. That's $1.27 more an hour, about $50.80 a week and $2,642 a year for a full-time worker. It's written into state law, so it's locked in.
| Jan 1, 2027 rate | $15.00 SET BY LAW |
|---|---|
| 2026 rate | $13.73 |
| Raise | +$1.27 (about 9.2%) |
| Full-time weekly pay (40 hrs) | $549.20 now, $600.00 in 2027 |
| Tipped minimum cash wage | $6.30 (42% of the minimum) |
| Workers under 18 | $12.75 (85% of the minimum) |
| Training wage | $4.25 for new hires under 20, first 90 days |
| Who's covered | Employers with 2 or more employees; workers 16 and older |
📈 Michigan's schedule
| Effective | Minimum | Tipped cash wage | Under 18 (85%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2025 | $12.48 | $4.74 | $10.61 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | $13.73 | $5.49 | $11.67 |
| Jan 1, 2027 | $15.00 | $6.30 | $12.75 |
The tipped share keeps climbing: 44% of the minimum in 2028, 46% in 2029, 48% in 2030 and 50% from 2031. Tips plus cash wage must reach $15.00, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime rules don't change: time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
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Quick answers
What is Michigan's minimum wage in 2027?
$15.00 an hour from January 1, 2027, under state law, per Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Michigan in 2027?
$6.30 an hour, 42% of the minimum, as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.00.
What is the minimum wage for minors in Michigan in 2027?
Workers under 18 can be paid 85% of the minimum, which is $12.75 an hour.
How much more will a full-time Michigan minimum wage worker make in 2027?
About $50.80 a week, or about $2,642 a year before taxes, at 40 hours a week.
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By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked Oct 19, 2026. Dates and rates change, so double-check with the official source.