Michigan's Minimum Wage Rate Is Set To Increase On Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
December 8, 2025
Increase Will Affect Hourly Wages, Tipped-Worker Wages, Training Wages, Minor Wages
On Jan. 1, 2026, Michigan's minimum wage rate will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour as set by Michigan's Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act which establishes the annual schedule of increases.
Effective Jan. 1, 2026:
- The minimum hourly wage will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour.
- The 85% rate for minors age 16 and 17 will increase from $10.60 to $11.67 per hour.
- The tipped employee rate of hourly pay increases to $5.49 per hour, 40% of the full minimum wage, provided the employee receives at least $8.24 in tips.
- The training wage of $4.25 per hour for newly hired employees under the age of 20 for their first 90 calendar days of employment remains unchanged.
For further information regarding Michigan’s minimum wage and overtime laws, including FAQs and the required employer poster, visit: Michigan.gov/MinimumWage.
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