Minimum Wage in Michigan
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Michigan's minimum wage is $10.33 per hour as of 2024, with automatic annual adjustments tied to inflation.
How Michigan treats Minimum Wage
Michigan increased its minimum wage through a 2018 ballot initiative and now adjusts it each year based on the Consumer Price Index. The state minimum wage applies uniformly across most private-sector employees. Tipped employees in Michigan must receive at least 38% of the minimum wage from the employer, with tips making up the difference to reach the full minimum. The state's wage floor exceeds the federal minimum wage.
The general definition of Minimum Wage
The lowest hourly wage an employer is legally required to pay employees.
Minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate that employers must pay workers by law. The federal minimum wage in the United States is currently $7.25 per hour, but many states and cities have set their own higher minimums. Employers cannot pay workers less than the applicable minimum wage, even if the worker agrees to it. The minimum wage applies to most employees, though some categories (like certain trainees or workers with disabilities) may have exceptions. Violations can result in lawsuits, penalties, and back-pay owed to employees.
Read the full Minimum Wage entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Michigan.