The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. However, several states have adopted minimum wage rates higher than the federal rate. When both the state rate and the federal rate apply, employers must pay their employees the higher rate.
The following states have announced new minimum wage rates for 2023:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Find important dates, helpful resources, and each state’s minimum wage changes here.
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