Important Wage Updates
Minimum Wage for 2026 by State
| State/Territory | 2026 |
| Alabama | $7.25 |
| Alaska | $11.73 |
| Arizona | $14.35 |
| Arkansas | TBD |
| California | $16 |
| Colorado | $15.16 |
| Connecticut | $15.69 |
| Delaware | $13.25 |
| District of Columbia | $17 |
| Florida | $13 |
| Georgia | $7.25 |
| Hawaii | $14 |
| Idaho | $7.25 |
| Illinois | $14 |
| Indiana | $7.25 |
| Iowa | $7.25 |
| Kansas | $7.25 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 |
| Louisiana | $7.25 |
| Maine | $14.15 |
| Maryland | $15 |
| Massachusetts | $16.25 |
| Michigan | $10.33 |
| Minnesota | $10.85* |
| Mississippi | $7.25 |
| Missouri | $12.30 |
| Montana | $10.30 |
| Nebraska | $12 |
| Nevada | $12 |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 |
| New Jersey | $15.23** |
| New Mexico | $12 |
| New York (Outside NYC & Long Island) | $16 |
| North Carolina | $7.25 |
| North Dakota | TBD |
| Ohio | $10.45 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 |
| Oregon | TBD |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 |
| Rhode Island | $14 |
| South Carolina | $7.25 |
| South Dakota | $11.20 |
| Tennessee | $7.25 |
| Texas | $7.25 |
| Utah | $7.25 |
| Vermont | $13.67 |
| Virginia | $12.77 |
| Washington | $16.28 |
| West Virginia | $7.25 |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 |
| Wyoming | $7.25 |
* Minnesota – for employers with at least $500,000 gross sales the minimum wage is $10.85; for employers with less than $500,000 in gross sales the minimum wage is $8.85
** New Jersey – for employers with six or more employees the minimum wag is $15.23; for seasonal employers and employers with less than six employees the minimum wage is $15.92; minimum wage for tipped employees is now $6.05.
Local Wage Increases
2026 Announced Local Minimum Wage Increases
| Local Municipality | 2026 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $17.85 |
| Tucson, AZ | $15.00 |
| Belmont, CA | $18.30 |
| Cupertino, CA | $18.20 |
| Daly City, CA | $17.07 |
| East Palo Alto, CA | $17.45 |
| El Cerrito, CA | $18.34 |
| Foster City, CA | $17.40 |
| Half Moon Bay, CA | $17.47 |
| Hayward, CA (26 or more employees) | $17.36 |
| Los Altos, CA | $18.20 |
| Menlo Park, CA | $17.10 |
| Mountain View, Ca | $19.20 |
| Novato, CA (1-25 employees) | $16.42 |
| Novato, CA (26-99 employees) | $17 |
| Novato, CA (100+ employees) | $17.27 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $18.20 |
| Petaluma, CA | $17.97 |
| Redwood City, CA | $18.25 |
| Richmond, CA | TBD |
| San Carlos, CA | $17.32 |
| San Diego, CA | $17.25 |
| San Jose, CA | $17.95 |
| San Mateo, CA | $17.95 |
| Santa Clara City, CA | $18.20 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $17.45 |
| South San Francisco, CA | $17.70 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $19 |
| Boulder County, CO (Unincorporated Areas Only) | $16.57 |
| Denver, CO | $18.81 |
| Edgewater, CO | $16.52 |
| Howard County, MD (51+ Employees) | $16 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $15.97 |
| St. Paul, MN (10,000+ Employees) | $15.97 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $12.65 |
| Tukwila, WA (15-500 Employees) | $18.29 |
| SeaTac, WA | $20.17 |
| Seattle, WA | $20.76 |
Check your state and local law for details.
Please note that the information provided here is for your convenience and may be subject to change. It is important to clarify that this information does not constitute legal or tax guidance. If you have any questions or concerns that go beyond the realm of our payroll services, we highly recommend consulting a qualified CPA, tax attorney or tax advisor. Thank you for choosing us to handle your payroll needs.
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