Minimum wage by state — all 50 states + DC
This is a single, sortable comparison of the statewide basic minimum wage in every US state and the District of Columbia, with the current rate, the 2025 rate and the effective date side by side. Use it to see how your state compares to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, then click any state to open its own minimum-wage and overtime calculator.
How the table works
- Current rate is the statewide basic minimum wage in effect now (as of 2026). Where a state has regional rates (New York, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota and others), the figure shown is the headline statewide rate, with the regional detail noted.
- 2025 rate is the rate that took effect on or around January 1, 2025 — useful if you are reconciling a 2025 pay stub.
- Effective / note gives the effective date and any caveat (mid-year adjustments, voter-approved step-ups, court-ordered schedules, or “no state law — federal $7.25 governs”).
When an employee is covered by both state and federal law, the employer must pay the higher of the two rates.
The federal floor and overtime
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr and has been unchanged since 2009. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered, non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. The highest statewide rate is the District of Columbia at $17.95.
States at $7.25 — and those with no state law
About 20 states either set their minimum wage equal to $7.25 or have no state minimum-wage law. States with no state minimum wage — including Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee — default to the federal $7.25 for covered employees. Georgia and Wyoming set a state minimum below $7.25; because that is lower than the federal rate, the $7.25 federal floor governs for covered workers there too.
States with annual inflation adjustments
Many states tie their minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index, ratcheting up automatically each January 1 (or mid-year for some):
| States with CPI-indexed minimum wage |
|---|
| Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada (July), New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, DC |
Indexed states adjust every year even without new legislation. Non-indexed states remain flat until the legislature acts. This is why the same state might show a different rate between 2025 and 2026 even without a headline-grabbing political vote.
Tipped workers and sub-minimum wages
The FLSA permits a federal tipped minimum wage of $2.13/hr when tips bring total pay to at least $7.25. Many states set a higher tipped rate or eliminate the tip credit entirely (requiring the same minimum wage for all workers). Where a tipped sub-minimum applies, the gap between cash wage and full minimum is the “tip credit.” This table shows statewide basic minimums; tipped minimums vary separately.
City and county rates higher than the state
Several states allow cities and counties to exceed the statewide rate. Notable examples:
- Seattle, WA — among the highest local rates nationally
- San Francisco & Los Angeles, CA — both above the California state minimum
- New York City, NY — higher than the New York statewide rate
- Denver, CO — above the Colorado state rate
- Minneapolis and St Paul, MN — both have local rates above the state minimum
Always verify whether a city or county rate applies to your specific job location.
Sources: US Department of Labor — Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Fact Sheet #23 (overtime); each state’s labor department for its own rate and effective date. Current rates as of 2026, 2025 rates as of January 2025. Rates change annually — verify with your state labor department before relying on any figure. This page is informational, not legal advice.