Minimum wage 2027 by state
16 states have minimum wage increases scheduled for 2027, most on January 1. Pick your state to see the new rate and how much more you will earn.
2027 minimum wage rates for every state
The federal minimum wage stays at $7.25. States set their own higher rates, and many adjust them for inflation each year.
| State | Now | 2027 | Change | From | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Alaska | $14.00 | $15.00 | +$1.00 | July 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Arizona | $15.15 | $15.65 | +$0.50 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Arkansas | $11.00 | $11.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| California | $16.90 | $17.40 | +$0.50 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $15.71 | +$0.55 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $17.48 | +$0.54 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Delaware | $15.00 | $15.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | Not announced | – | Not yet announced | |
| Florida | $15.00 | Not announced | – | Not yet announced | |
| Georgia | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Hawaii | $16.00 | $16.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| Idaho | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Illinois | $15.00 | $15.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| Indiana | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Iowa | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Kansas | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Louisiana | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Maine | $15.10 | $15.70 | +$0.60 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Maryland | $15.00 | $15.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $15.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| Michigan | $13.73 | $15.00 | +$1.27 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Minnesota | $11.41 | $11.87 | +$0.46 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Mississippi | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Missouri | $15.00 | $15.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| Montana | $10.85 | $11.20 | +$0.35 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Nebraska | $15.00 | $15.26 | +$0.26 | January 1, 2027 | Expected, not yet official |
| Nevada | $12.00 | $12.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $16.48 | +$0.56 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | $12.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| New York | $17.00 | $17.00 | – | No change scheduled | |
| North Carolina | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Ohio | $11.00 | $11.40 | +$0.40 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Oregon | $15.55 | Not announced | – | Not yet announced | |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $17.00 | +$1.00 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| South Carolina | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $12.30 | +$0.45 | January 1, 2027 | Expected, not yet official |
| Tennessee | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Texas | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Utah | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Vermont | $14.42 | Not announced | – | Not yet announced | |
| Virginia | $12.77 | $13.75 | +$0.98 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Washington | $17.13 | $17.73 | +$0.60 | January 1, 2027 | Confirmed |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $8.75 | – | No change scheduled | |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies | |
| Wyoming | $7.25 | $7.25 | – | Federal rate applies |
Frequently asked questions
Which states raise the minimum wage on January 1, 2027?
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington. Some figures are still expected rather than confirmed, and a few inflation-linked states have not announced yet.
What is the federal minimum wage in 2027?
The federal minimum wage stays at $7.25 an hour. It has not changed since July 2009, and no increase has been passed by Congress.
Which state has the highest minimum wage in 2027?
Washington, at $17.73 an hour from January 1, 2027. Washington DC is higher at $18.40, and some cities, such as Seattle, are higher still.
Is New York's minimum wage going up in 2027?
Not on January 1. An off-ramp in New York's law was triggered, so rates stay at $17.00 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester and $16.00 elsewhere. The Governor has proposed a March 1, 2027 increase, which needs the legislature's approval.
Does my employer have to raise my pay?
Only if your hourly rate is below the new minimum wage for your state or city. If you already earn more, your employer does not have to give you a raise.
Which minimum wage applies if my city has its own?
Your employer must pay whichever is highest: the federal, state or local minimum wage.
Sources
Each state page links to the announcement or law behind its figure. Federal rate: US Department of Labor, state minimum wage laws.
This page gives general information about state minimum wage rates. Many cities and counties set higher local rates, and special rates apply to tipped, young and some agricultural workers. Always check with your state labor department. This is not legal advice.