Michigan minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Michigan is $13.73 an hour – $28,558 a year for full-time work, rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027. Compare it with what common jobs in Michigan actually pay.
Michigan minimum wage$13.73/hr
Scheduled increases
Scheduled by state law; adjusted annually after that$15.00
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $13.73/hr.
Typical pay in Michigan
4,403,730 jobs$23.69/hr$49,270 a year
The minimum wage equals 58% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Michigan
Median wage in Michigan for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
111,010 jobs in Michigan$16.65/hrRegistered Nurses
104,950 jobs in Michigan$45.34/hrFast Food and Counter Workers
103,130 jobs in Michigan$13.91/hrHome Health and Personal Care Aides
95,020 jobs in Michigan$16.83/hrCashiers
92,930 jobs in Michigan$14.30/hrOffice Clerks, General
88,030 jobs in Michigan$21.55/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
85,860 jobs in Michigan$47.85/hrStockers and Order Fillers
82,730 jobs in Michigan$17.27/hrLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
79,410 jobs in Michigan$18.68/hrCustomer Service Representatives
71,310 jobs in Michigan$21.13/hr
Nearby in the ranking
All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Michigan labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Michigan in 2026?
Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour.
Is Michigan's minimum wage going up?
It is scheduled to rise to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Michigan per year?
At $13.73 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $28,558 a year before taxes, or about $549.20 a week.
What is the typical wage in Michigan?
The median wage for all jobs in Michigan was $23.69 an hour ($49,270 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 58% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Michigan allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.