🇺🇸 Michigan Minimum Wage — 2026 UPDATE

Michigan Minimum Wage 2026

⚠️Informational only — not legal or tax advice.

Last Updated: February 3, 2026
Last Reviewed: February 3, 2026
Applicable Period: 2026
Jurisdiction: State of Michigan, United States
Update Schedule: Quarterly reviews in 2026; annual reviews thereafter

Minimum Wage in Michigan 2026

Table of Contents

Click any item below to jump to the relevant section

Introduction

The minimum wage in Michigan establishes the lowest hourly compensation that employers must legally provide to covered employees. For 2026, Michigan has a minimum wage of $13.73 per hour, with specific provisions for tipped employees, youth workers, and training wages. The state follows a legislatively scheduled increase path toward $15.00 per hour in 2027, after which annual adjustments will be tied to inflation.

Minimum wage regulations in Michigan operate under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, Public Act 337 of 2018, alongside federal requirements established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). When state minimum wage rates exceed the federal standard, employers must comply with the higher Michigan rate. Michigan permits tip credits and establishes reduced rates for youth workers and training periods. No local jurisdictions in Michigan have enacted minimum wage ordinances that differ from the state rate.

This page provides an authoritative overview of Michigan minimum wage law for 2026, including current rates, scheduled increases, tipped employee provisions, coverage and exemptions, enforcement procedures, and compliance requirements. All information is compiled from official government sources.

Michigan Minimum Wage – 2026 Quick Reference
Category Rate Effective Date Official Source
State minimum wage $13.73/hour January 1, 2026 MCL 408.934
Tipped minimum wage $5.49/hour January 1, 2026 MCL 408.934d
Tip credit allowed Yes (up to $8.24) January 1, 2026 MCL 408.934d
Youth minimum wage (ages 16–17) $11.67/hour January 1, 2026 MCL 408.934b
Training wage (under age 20) $4.25/hour Ongoing MCL 408.934b
Next scheduled increase $15.00/hour January 1, 2027 MCL 408.934
Rate adjustment mechanism Scheduled through 2027; CPI-indexed starting 2028 — MCL 408.934
Federal minimum wage $7.25/hour Ongoing FLSA
Local minimum wages No — State law

Last verified: February 3, 2026 via Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity website

Overview of Minimum Wage Law in Michigan

Legal Authority

Michigan minimum wage requirements are established under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, Public Act 337 of 2018, as codified in Michigan Compiled Laws sections 408.931 through 408.945. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity administers and enforces minimum wage regulations through its Wage and Hour Division. The current law resulted from a complex legislative history: an initiative petition was adopted by the Michigan Legislature in September 2018, subsequently amended later that year, then restored to its original form by a July 2024 Michigan Supreme Court ruling that found the legislature’s “adopt and amend” practice unconstitutional.

Relationship to Federal Law

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal minimum wage establishes a floor of $7.25 per hour for covered employers and employees. Michigan law operates independently of federal minimum wage standards while incorporating federal coverage provisions. When both state and federal minimum wage laws apply, employers must pay whichever rate is higher.

Because Michigan’s minimum wage of $13.73 exceeds the federal minimum, most covered employers must comply with the state rate. However, employers subject only to federal law and not to state minimum wage requirements must still pay at least the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.

Coverage Scope

Michigan minimum wage law applies to employers who employ two or more employees aged 16 years or older. The Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act covers most private sector employment and state and local government employees. Employers not subject to state minimum wage requirements but covered by federal law must comply with FLSA standards, which generally apply to enterprises with annual gross sales of $500,000 or more and to individual employees engaged in interstate commerce.

Higher Rate Principle

The principle of “higher prevailing rate” requires employers to pay the highest applicable minimum wage—whether federal or state. In Michigan, this means employers must identify and apply whichever minimum wage rate provides employees the highest hourly compensation. For most employers operating in Michigan, the state rate of $13.73 per hour exceeds federal requirements and therefore governs.

Current Minimum Wage Rates in Michigan 2026

Standard Hourly Minimum Wage

As of January 1, 2026, the standard minimum wage in Michigan is $13.73 per hour for covered employees. This rate applies to all non-exempt employees aged 18 and older working for employers with two or more employees aged 16 or older.

Michigan adjusts its minimum wage according to a legislatively prescribed schedule through January 1, 2027. The increase from 2025’s rate of $12.48 to the current $13.73 represents a scheduled step toward the $15.00 minimum wage that will take effect January 1, 2027. Following amendments enacted in February 2025 through Public Act 1 of 2025, Michigan’s minimum wage will reach $15.00 in 2027 and then transition to annual inflation-based adjustments beginning in 2028.

Youth Minimum Wage

Workers under the age of 18 may be paid 85% of the standard minimum hourly wage rate under Michigan law. As of January 1, 2026, this youth minimum wage equals $11.67 per hour for workers aged 16 and 17.

Youth Minimum Wage: $11.67 per hour
Eligibility: Employees aged 16 and 17
Coverage: All hours worked
Authority: MCL 408.934b

Minor employees under 16 years of age are not covered by Michigan’s youth minimum wage provision and must be paid either the full state minimum wage or, if the employer is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

Training Wage

Michigan permits employers to pay a training wage of $4.25 per hour to newly hired employees under 20 years of age for their first 90 calendar days of employment. This training wage rate has remained unchanged and is authorized under both Michigan and federal law.

Training Wage Rate: $4.25 per hour
Eligibility: New employees under age 20
Duration: First 90 calendar days of employment
Authority: MCL 408.934b; 29 USC 206(g)

Employers may not displace existing employees to hire workers at the training wage rate. After the 90-day training period expires, employers must pay affected employees at least the full minimum wage applicable to their age category.

Scheduled Minimum Wage Increases
Michigan has enacted the following minimum wage increases under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act:
Effective Date Standard Rate Youth Rate (85%) Tipped Rate (40%) Training Rate
January 1, 2026 $13.73 $11.67 $5.49 $4.25
January 1, 2027 $15.00 $12.75 $6.30 $4.25

Beginning January 1, 2028, Michigan will adjust the minimum wage annually based on the Consumer Price Index for the Midwest region (CPI-U). The State Treasurer calculates and announces the adjusted rate each October for implementation the following January. This inflation-indexed adjustment mechanism ensures the minimum wage keeps pace with the cost of living after reaching the $15.00 target in 2027.

The scheduled increase from $13.73 to $15.00 in 2027 represents a 9.2% wage increase. Following 2027, annual CPI adjustments will determine future minimum wage rates, with no cap on the amount of increase unless the state unemployment rate exceeds 8.5% in the preceding calendar year, in which case the scheduled increase would be postponed.

Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees

Tipped Employee Cash Wage

Michigan permits employers to pay tipped employees a reduced cash wage, provided that employee tips combined with the cash wage equal at least the full minimum wage.

Cash wage requirement: $5.49 per hour
Maximum tip credit: $8.24 per hour
Total minimum compensation: $13.73 per hour (cash wage + tips)

The tipped minimum wage equals 40% of the standard minimum wage as of January 1, 2026. This percentage will increase annually according to a legislatively prescribed schedule under MCL 408.934d, reaching 42% when the standard minimum wage increases to $15.00 on January 1, 2027. The tipped wage percentage continues increasing through 2031, at which point it would equal 100% of the standard minimum wage (eliminating the tip credit) under the original initiative petition schedule.

Scheduled Tipped Wage Increases
Michigan law establishes the following schedule for tipped minimum wages:
Effective Date Tipped Wage Percentage Tipped Cash Wage Standard Minimum Wage
January 1, 2026 40% $5.49/hour $13.73/hour
January 1, 2027 42% $6.30/hour $15.00/hour
January 1, 2028 44% TBD (based on CPI) TBD (based on CPI)
January 1, 2029 46% TBD (based on CPI) TBD (based on CPI)
January 1, 2030 48% TBD (based on CPI) TBD (based on CPI)
January 1, 2031 50% TBD (based on CPI) TBD (based on CPI)

Who Qualifies as a Tipped Employee

Under Michigan law, a tipped employee is defined as an employee who customarily and regularly receives tips from customers. The law does not establish a specific monthly tip threshold, but generally follows federal guidelines that define tipped employees as those receiving more than $30 per month in tips.

Qualifying occupations typically include:

  • Restaurant servers and bartenders
  • Hotel and casino service workers
  • Hairstylists and barbers
  • Parking attendants and valets
  • Delivery drivers who receive tips
  • Other service industry workers who customarily receive tips

Employer Obligations for Tipped Workers

Employers who claim a tip credit must comply with several requirements:

  1. Ensure total compensation equals or exceeds the full minimum wage ($13.73 per hour) for all hours worked
  2. Pay the difference if an employee’s cash wages plus tips fail to reach the minimum wage in any workweek
  3. Maintain accurate records of employee tips reported and hours worked
  4. Comply with tip reporting requirements for federal tax purposes
  5. Calculate overtime properly using the full minimum wage rate, not the tipped cash wage

Employers must track each tipped employee’s tips to verify that total compensation (cash wages plus tips) meets or exceeds $13.73 per hour. When tips fall short, employers must make up the difference to ensure employees receive at least the full minimum wage.

Tip Pooling and Sharing

Michigan law permits voluntary tip sharing arrangements among employees. Employees covered by the tipped minimum wage may share tips with other employees voluntarily. However, several restrictions apply:

Voluntary Participation: Tip sharing must be voluntary. Employees cannot be required to participate in tip pools as a condition of employment, and refusing to share tips cannot result in discipline or termination.

Eligible Participants: Tip pools typically include employees who customarily and regularly receive tips, such as servers, bartenders, bussers, and other service staff.

Prohibited Participants: Employers, managers, and supervisors may not participate in tip pools or retain any portion of employee tips. Tips belong entirely to employees, and employers cannot claim any ownership interest in gratuities received by staff.

Recordkeeping: Employers must maintain records documenting tip pool arrangements and distributions to ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements.

Service Charges vs. Tips

Michigan law distinguishes between customer tips and mandatory service charges:

Tips are voluntary payments made by customers directly to employees. These belong entirely to the employee receiving the tip and may be used by employers to satisfy tip credit provisions.

Service charges are mandatory charges added to customer bills (such as automatic 18% gratuities for large parties). Service charges are not considered tips under Michigan law. Employers may retain service charges or distribute them to employees according to their own policies. Service charges used to satisfy minimum wage obligations must be paid directly to employees and cannot be retained by the employer.

Employers should clearly disclose to customers whether charges are mandatory service charges or optional tips to avoid confusion.

Local Minimum Wage Ordinances in Michigan

Michigan law does not prohibit local jurisdictions from establishing minimum wage rates, but no cities or counties in Michigan have enacted minimum wage ordinances that differ from the statewide rate. The $13.73 minimum wage applies uniformly across all jurisdictions in Michigan.

Unlike states such as California, New York, or Washington, where numerous cities and counties have established local minimum wages exceeding state rates, Michigan maintains a single statewide minimum wage standard. All employers in Michigan, regardless of location, must comply with the uniform state minimum wage of $13.73 per hour effective January 1, 2026.

Why Michigan Has No Local Minimum Wages

While Michigan law does not explicitly preempt local minimum wage regulation, several factors have contributed to the absence of local ordinances:

  • The state minimum wage already exceeds the federal rate and is scheduled to reach $15.00 in 2027
  • Legislative amendments in 2025 addressed stakeholder concerns about the pace of wage increases
  • The uniform statewide rate provides consistency for employers operating in multiple locations

Employers operating across state lines should note that Michigan’s statewide approach differs from neighboring states. For example, Illinois maintains a uniform state minimum wage, while Ohio permits local variation.

Who Is Covered and Who Is Exempt

Employees Covered by Michigan Minimum Wage

Michigan minimum wage law covers employers who employ two or more employees aged 16 years or older. Unless specifically exempted, covered employees include:

  • Private sector workers: Full-time and part-time employees of private businesses meeting coverage thresholds
  • Salaried non-exempt employees: Employees paid on a salary basis who do not qualify for overtime exemption under FLSA or state law
  • Hourly employees: Workers compensated on an hourly basis
  • Temporary and seasonal workers: Covered at the same rate as permanent employees
  • Minor employees: Workers aged 16 and 17 are covered at 85% of the minimum wage
  • State and local government employees: Public sector workers employed by state agencies and local governments

The Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act applies to most employment relationships in Michigan. Employers subject to both state and federal minimum wage laws must pay whichever rate is higher.

Exemptions from Minimum Wage Requirements

The following categories of employees may be exempt from Michigan minimum wage requirements:

Employees Exempt Under FLSA

Michigan law incorporates federal exemptions for employees who are exempt from FLSA minimum wage provisions. This includes:

  • Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employees: Employees performing bona fide executive, administrative, or professional duties who meet both salary and duties tests under federal regulations. The federal salary threshold for 2026 is $844 per week ($43,888 annually) for most exemptions.
  • Outside Sales Employees: Employees whose primary duty is making sales away from the employer’s place of business and who are customarily and regularly engaged away from the employer’s business premises.
  • Computer Employees: Certain computer systems analysts, programmers, software engineers, and similar workers meeting specific salary and duties requirements.

Agricultural Workers

Michigan’s minimum wage law contains limited coverage of agricultural employment. Agricultural employees may be exempt depending on specific circumstances of employment and whether they are covered by federal law.

Domestic Service Employees

Domestic service employees providing companionship services for individuals unable to care for themselves due to age or infirmity are subject to specific coverage rules. Live-in domestic service employees as defined in federal regulations may be exempt from certain overtime provisions but must generally receive minimum wage.

Summer Camp Workers

Individuals employed in summer camps for not more than four months are not subject to Michigan’s minimum wage requirements.

Student Workers

Full-time students working part-time at qualifying institutions may be subject to special provisions under federal law permitting reduced rates with proper certification, though Michigan law does not establish a separate student minimum wage.

Independent Contractors

Properly classified independent contractors are not employees and therefore not covered by minimum wage requirements. However, Michigan applies legal tests to determine independent contractor status, and misclassification may result in liability for unpaid wages, penalties, and other remedies. The determination of independent contractor status considers factors including:

  • Degree of control over work performance
  • Worker’s opportunity for profit or loss
  • Worker’s investment in equipment or facilities
  • Permanency of the relationship
  • Nature and degree of worker’s independent business operation

Employers should consult legal counsel when classifying workers as independent contractors to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

Training Wage Exemption

As noted earlier, employers may pay newly hired employees under age 20 a training wage of $4.25 per hour for their first 90 calendar days. This training wage applies only during the specified period and for qualifying employees. Employers cannot displace existing employees to take advantage of training wage provisions.

Employees Covered by Federal But Not State Law

Some employers may be subject to federal minimum wage requirements under the FLSA but not to Michigan’s minimum wage law. For these employers, the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour applies. However, given that Michigan’s coverage extends to most employers with two or more employees, relatively few employers fall into this category.

Employer Obligations and Enforcement

Employer Compliance Requirements

Employers subject to Michigan minimum wage law must:

  1. Pay the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked by covered employees
  2. Maintain accurate payroll records documenting hours worked, wages paid, and deductions
  3. Display required posters informing employees of minimum wage rates and workplace rights
  4. Issue compliant wage statements showing gross wages, deductions, and net pay for each pay period
  5. Provide written notice of wage rates to employees at the time of hiring
  6. Calculate overtime properly at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours exceeding 40 in a workweek
  7. Ensure tipped employees receive total compensation (cash wages plus tips) equal to at least the full minimum wage

Recordkeeping Requirements: Employers must maintain payroll records for at least three years, including:

  • Employee names, addresses, and dates of birth (if under 19)
  • Hours worked each workday and total hours worked each workweek
  • Wage rates and total wages paid each pay period
  • Deductions from wages and additions to wages
  • Total daily or weekly straight-time earnings
  • Regular hourly rate for any workweek when overtime is worked

Enforcement of Minimum Wage Law

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity enforces minimum wage requirements through its Wage and Hour Division. The division:

  • Investigates wage complaints filed by employees
  • Conducts compliance inspections and audits
  • Issues determinations and orders for wage violations
  • Collects unpaid wages and penalties on behalf of employees
  • Provides education and outreach to employers and employees

Filing a Complaint: Employees who believe they have not been paid proper minimum wage may file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division through:

Michigan law prohibits retaliation against employees who file wage complaints, participate in investigations, or otherwise exercise rights under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act.

Penalties for Minimum Wage Violations

Employers who violate Michigan minimum wage law may be subject to:

Back Wages: Employers must pay employees the difference between wages paid and the required minimum wage for all hours worked. Employees or the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may recover unpaid wages for up to three years preceding the filing of a complaint or legal action.

Liquidated Damages: Michigan law authorizes liquidated damages equal to the amount of unpaid wages. This means employees may recover double the unpaid wages owed—the unpaid amount itself plus an equal amount as liquidated damages.

Civil Penalties: Employers who fail to pay minimum wage or violate overtime provisions are subject to a civil fine of up to $1,000 per violation. Violations related to tipped employee compensation may result in additional penalties.

Attorney Fees and Costs: Employees who prevail in minimum wage actions may recover reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs, making it financially feasible for workers to pursue wage claims.

Multiple Plaintiffs: The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may investigate and pursue claims on behalf of all similarly situated employees at a workplace, not just the employee who filed the initial complaint.

Employee Remedies

Employees have two pathways to recover unpaid minimum wages:

  1. File a complaint with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, which will investigate and may pursue recovery on the employee’s behalf
  2. Bring a civil action directly in court to recover unpaid wages, liquidated damages, attorney fees, and costs

Employees may pursue either remedy within three years of the violation. A contract or agreement between employer and employee accepting wages below the minimum wage does not bar recovery of unpaid wages.

Michigan Minimum Wage vs Federal Law

The Federal Minimum Wage Floor

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes a federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, which has remained unchanged since July 24, 2009. This federal rate sets a floor for minimum wage requirements nationwide and applies to employers engaged in interstate commerce or with annual gross sales exceeding $500,000, as well as to individual employees engaged in interstate commerce.

When State Law Applies

Because Michigan’s minimum wage of $13.73 exceeds the federal minimum, most employees working in Michigan are entitled to the higher state rate. The federal minimum serves as a fallback only for the limited category of employers covered by federal but not state law.

For employers covered by both Michigan and federal minimum wage requirements, Michigan’s higher rate governs. The Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act explicitly provides that employers subject to FLSA are also subject to state law unless application of federal provisions would result in a lower wage than Michigan law requires.

Higher Applicable Rate Rule

The fundamental principle governing minimum wage compliance is that employers must pay whichever rate—federal or state—provides employees the highest hourly wage. This rule ensures workers receive maximum protection under applicable law.

Practical Application:

  1. Identify whether the employer is covered by federal law, state law, or both
  2. Identify whether the specific employee is covered by federal law, state law, or both
  3. Determine which minimum wage rate applies under each law
  4. Pay the highest applicable rate

In Michigan, this analysis typically results in employers paying the state minimum wage of $13.73 per hour, which exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Only in rare circumstances where an employer is covered by federal but not state law would the lower federal rate apply.

Tipped Employees: State vs Federal

Michigan’s treatment of tipped employees differs significantly from federal law:

Federal Law: Permits a tip credit of up to $5.12, allowing employers to pay tipped employees as little as $2.13 per hour in direct wages (DOL Fact Sheet).

Michigan Law: For 2026, permits a tip credit of up to $8.24, requiring employers to pay tipped employees at least $5.49 per hour in direct wages.

Because Michigan’s tipped minimum wage of $5.49 per hour substantially exceeds the federal tipped minimum of $2.13 per hour, Michigan employers must comply with the higher state requirement.

Minimum Wage Posting Requirements

Michigan law requires employers to display an official minimum wage notice in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees. The poster must include current wage rates, employee rights, and contact information for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

Where to obtain posters:

  • Download from Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: michigan.gov/leo
  • Free PDF versions available in multiple languages
  • Posters must be updated when minimum wage rates change

Posting locations: The notice must be posted in each workplace location where employees can readily see it, typically near time clocks, in break rooms, at employee entrances, or at other prominent locations where required notices are displayed.

Available languages: Required posters are available in English, Spanish, and Arabic to accommodate Michigan’s diverse workforce.

Compliance: Failure to display required posters may result in citations and penalties from the Wage and Hour Division. Employers must update posters when minimum wage rates change, meaning new posters will be required when rates increase on January 1, 2027.

Employers should verify that posted notices reflect current rates and comply with all posting requirements under Michigan law. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity provides poster compliance guidance on its website.

Frequently Asked Questions: Minimum Wage in Michigan 2026

What is the minimum wage in Michigan in 2026?

The minimum wage in Michigan is $13.73 per hour as of January 1, 2026. This rate applies to most covered employees aged 18 and older. Youth workers aged 16-17 may be paid $11.67 per hour, and tipped employees must receive at least $5.49 per hour in direct wages.

When is the next minimum wage increase in Michigan?

The next minimum wage increase in Michigan is scheduled for January 1, 2027, when the rate will rise to $15.00 per hour. Beginning in 2028, Michigan will adjust the minimum wage annually based on the Consumer Price Index for the Midwest region, ensuring future increases keep pace with inflation.

Does Michigan allow tip credit?

Yes, Michigan permits employers to pay tipped employees a cash wage of $5.49 per hour, with up to $8.24 in tip credit, provided total compensation reaches $13.73 per hour. The tipped wage percentage increases annually, reaching 42% of the minimum wage when the rate increases to $15.00 in 2027.

Are there different minimum wages in different cities in Michigan?

No, Michigan maintains a uniform statewide minimum wage of $13.73 per hour. No cities or counties in Michigan have enacted minimum wage rates that differ from the state standard. The same rate applies in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and all other Michigan communities.

Who is exempt from minimum wage in Michigan?

Common exemptions from Michigan minimum wage include employees who are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (such as bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees meeting salary and duties tests), outside sales employees, certain agricultural workers, and summer camp employees working no more than four months. Independent contractors are not covered, though misclassification may result in liability.

What happens if an employer pays below minimum wage in Michigan?

Employers who pay below minimum wage face back wage liability equal to unpaid amounts, liquidated damages equal to the unpaid wages, civil penalties up to $1,000, and potential liability for attorney fees and costs. Employees can file complaints with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity or bring civil actions directly. Michigan law prohibits retaliation against workers who report violations.

Do small businesses have to pay minimum wage in Michigan?

Yes, all employers in Michigan who employ two or more employees aged 16 or older must pay minimum wage. There is no small business exemption from Michigan’s minimum wage law. However, employers covered by federal but not state law must still pay at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

Is Michigan’s minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?

Yes, Michigan’s minimum wage of $13.73 per hour is $6.48 higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Employers in Michigan must pay the higher state rate. Michigan’s minimum wage will increase to $15.00 in 2027, further exceeding the federal standard.

How often does Michigan increase its minimum wage?

Michigan currently follows a legislated schedule of minimum wage increases through January 1, 2027. Beginning in 2028, the State Treasurer will calculate an adjusted minimum wage annually each October based on the Consumer Price Index for the Midwest region. The adjusted rate takes effect the following January 1, ensuring annual inflation adjustments.

Can employers pay less than minimum wage during training?

Yes, Michigan permits employers to pay a training wage of $4.25 per hour to newly hired employees under 20 years of age during their first 90 calendar days of employment. After the training period, employers must pay the full minimum wage applicable to the employee’s age category. Employers cannot displace existing employees to hire workers at the training wage.

How to file a minimum wage complaint in Michigan

Employees who believe they have not received proper minimum wage compensation may file a wage complaint with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Filing methods include:

The Wage and Hour Division will investigate the complaint and may recover unpaid wages on behalf of the employee. Michigan law prohibits employer retaliation against workers who file wage complaints or participate in investigations.

Do remote workers in Michigan get the Michigan minimum wage?

Generally, the minimum wage of the jurisdiction where the employee physically performs work applies. Remote workers located in Michigan are typically entitled to Michigan’s minimum wage of $13.73 per hour, even if their employer is based in another state. Employers should evaluate applicable law based on where employees actually work, not where the company is headquartered.

Information Verification Log

All information on this page has been compiled from official government sources and verified for accuracy as of the dates below.

Michigan — Primary Legal & Government Sources
Official statutes and government resources used to verify Michigan minimum wage rules for 2026.
Source Last Verified Access Method
Michigan Compiled Laws §§ 408.931–408.945 February 3, 2026 Michigan Legislature website
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity February 3, 2026 Official website
Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (PA 337 of 2018) February 3, 2026 Michigan Legislature statutory database
Public Act 1 of 2025 (Minimum Wage Amendments) February 3, 2026 Michigan Legislature website
Fair Labor Standards Act provisions February 3, 2026 U.S. Department of Labor

Others

California
New York
Florida
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Texas
Ohio
Georgia
North Carolina
New Jersey
Virginia
Washington

Legal Disclaimer: Nature of This Compilation This document is a compilation of publicly available information from official government sources. It is NOT: Legal advice An interpretation of laws or regulations A substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney A comprehensive treatment of all applicable laws Guaranteed to be complete or current