A number of states have announced minimum wage increases for 2025. More changes could be announced, so employers should continue to monitor the rates for further changes.
The following chart details the states that have announced minimum wage increases.
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State |
2024 Minimum Wage (Per Hour) |
2025 Minimum Wage (Per Hour) |
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Alaska |
$11.73 |
$11.91 |
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Arizona |
$14.35 |
$14.70 |
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AZ note: Higher minimum wage applies to Flagstaff and Tucson (not shown). |
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California |
$16.00 |
$16.50 |
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CA note: Higher minimum wage rates apply in some cities and counties (not shown). |
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Colorado |
$14.42 |
$14.81 |
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CO note: Higher minimum wage rates apply in some cities and counties (not shown). |
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Connecticut |
$15.69 |
$16.35 |
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Delaware |
$13.25 |
$15.00 |
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Illinois |
$14.00 |
$15.00 |
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IL note: Higher minimum wage applies to Chicago (not shown). |
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Maine |
$14.15 |
$14.65 |
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ME note: Higher minimum wage rates apply in Portland and Rockland (not shown). |
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Michigan |
$10.33 |
$10.56 (Note: Additional increase to $12.48/hr takes effect on 2/21/2025) |
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Minnesota |
$10.85 |
$11.13 |
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MN note: Higher minimum wage rates apply in Minneapolis and St. Paul (not shown). |
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Missouri |
$12.30 |
$13.75 |
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Montana |
$10.30 |
$10.55 |
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Nebraska |
$12.00 |
$13.50 |
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New Jersey |
$15.13 |
$15.49 |
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New York |
$15.00 / $16.00 |
$15.50 / |
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NY note: $16.50 minimum wage applies to Long Island, Westchester, and NYC. |
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Ohio |
$10.45 |
$10.70 |
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Rhode Island |
$14.00 |
$15.00 |
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South Dakota |
$11.20 |
$11.50 |
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Vermont |
$13.67 |
$14.01 |
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Virginia |
$12.00 |
$12.41 |
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Washington |
$16.28 |
$16.66 |
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WA note: Seattle, Bellhingam, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila currently have higher minimum wage rates (not shown). |
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For current state minimum wage rates, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s site.
Last updated 12.13.24. This information in this communication is general in nature, and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal, accounting, tax or other professional advice rendered by GreenSlate, LLC. The reader should contact his or her attorney, CPA, or tax professional prior to taking any action based upon this information.