Minimum Wage by State in June 2026: Full List of Updated Rates

Workers in certain states now earn more than double the federal baseline. While the national floor stays frozen at $7.25 per hour (unchanged since 2009), over 20 states have pushed their hourly floors higher in 2026.

Washington state tops the continental U.S. at $17.13 per hour. Washington, D.C. leads nationwide at $17.95 per hour.

Learn more about federal labor rules at Fair Labor Standards Act.

2026 Pay Rates by Location 

Still at the Federal Floor ($7.25 per hour)

These locations have not raised their baseline:

Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Check the federal minimum wage page at U.S. Department of Labor.

States That Raised Pay in 2026

More than 20 states increased their minimum wage:

Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington

Quick Facts

Special Cases That Change the Rate

• Oregon has three tiers: Portland metro ($16.28), standard counties ($15.45), rural counties (lower)

• New Jersey has a lower rate for seasonal workers and small companies with 6 or fewer employees

• Ohio applies a higher rate only for businesses above a revenue threshold

• Tipped staff, teens, and students often qualify for lower sub-minimum rates

• Some city or county rules top the state rate, such as Seattle and San Francisco

Why This Matters Now

For workers:

• More cash per hour in raising states

• Built-in inflation bumps in some places

• Paychecks vary widely by zip code

For business owners:

• Must juggle federal, state, and city rules

• Some rates kick in mid-year

• Staying compliant is a moving target

What to Do Now

For employees:

1. Look up your state's current rate

2. Check if your city has a higher local rule

3. Confirm you are earning the right amount

4. Report problems to your state labor office

For employers:

1. Monitor federal and state and local wage updates

2. Adjust payroll for mid-year changes

3. Review tip, teen, and student pay rules

4. Always pay the higher rate when rules overlap

Find your state labor office at CareerOneStop State Labor Links.

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