Michigan's Minimum Wage Set To Increase $0.23 Per Hour Jan. 1, 2024

November 6, 2023

Hourly Wage Set To Increase To $10.33 Per Hour, Under 2018 Law

On Jan. 1, 2024, Michigan's minimum wage rate will increase from $10.10 to $10.33 per hour as set by Michigan's Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018, which establishes the annual schedule of increases.


Effective January 1, 2024:

  • The minimum hourly wage will increase to $10.33 per hour.
  • The 85 percent rate for minors aged 16 and 17 will increase to $8.78 per hour.
  • The tipped employee rate of hourly pay increases to $3.93 per hour.


There is pending litigation that might affect this minimum wage increase. For information regarding the pending minimum wage litigation and potential amended minimum wage rates as a result of that litigation, or a copy of the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and related resources, visit Michigan.gov/WageHour.

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