It’s been more than a decade since the federal minimum wage was increased. First enacted by Congress in 1938 at 25 cents per hour, the minimum wage last received a boost in 2009 when it went from $6.55 to $7.25.
Despite calls to institute a $15-per-hour minimum wage — which is already paid by some major employers — the national minimum wage seems unlikely to change in 2023.
While the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for more than a decade, many states have enacted their own higher minimum wage requirements. More than half of states have a minimum wage that is greater than the federal one, and workers in 27 states will see that wage increase further in 2023.
A handful of states either have no minimum wage or one that is below the federal level. In those places, any employer subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act — which includes public agencies, health care facilities, schools and businesses with annual gross revenues of at least $500,000 — must comply with federal wage requirements.
Curious where your state stands? Keep reading to see the current minimum wage in every state and the District of Columbia, as well as whether that figure will be going up in 2023. Data comes from Paycor, a human resources and payroll service provider.
1. Alabama
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
Alabama is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
2. Alaska
2023 minimum wage: $10.85
2022 minimum wage: $10.34
3. Arizona
2023 minimum wage: $13.85
2022 minimum wage: $12.80
4. Arkansas
2023 minimum wage: $11.00
2022 minimum wage: $11.00
5. California
2023 minimum wage: $15.50
2022 minimum wage: $15.00
Last year, California was the first state in the nation to reach a $15 minimum wage, joining the District of Columbia which hit this milestone in 2020. However, only businesses with 26 or more employees needed to pay $15 per hour in 2022. But in 2023, all employers will need to pay a minimum wage of $15.50 per hour. Many cities in the state also have their own higher minimum wage requirements.
6. Colorado
2023 minimum wage: $13.65
2022 minimum wage: $12.56
7. Connecticut
2023 minimum wage: $15.00 (effective June 1, 2023)
2022 minimum wage: $14.00
8. Delaware
2023 minimum wage: $11.75
2022 minimum wage: $10.50
9. Washington, D.C.
2023 minimum wage: $15.20
2022 minimum wage: $15.20
10. Florida
2023 minimum wage: $12.00 (effective Sept. 30, 2023)
2022 minimum wage: $11.00
11. Georgia
2023 minimum wage: $5.15
2022 minimum wage: $5.15
Although Georgia’s state minimum wage is $5.15, employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
12. Hawaii
2023 minimum wage: $10.10
2022 minimum wage: $10.10
13. Idaho
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
14. Illinois
2023 minimum wage: $13.00
2022 minimum wage: $12.00
15. Indiana
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
16. Iowa
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
17. Kansas
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
18. Kentucky
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
19. Louisiana
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
Louisiana is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
20. Maine
2023 minimum wage: $13.80
2022 minimum wage: $12.75
21. Maryland
2023 minimum wage: $13.25
2022 minimum wage: $12.50
22. Massachusetts
2023 minimum wage: $15.00
2022 minimum wage: $14.25
23. Michigan
2023 minimum wage: $10.10
2022 minimum wage: $9.87
24. Minnesota
2023 minimum wage: $10.59
2022 minimum wage: $10.33
25. Mississippi
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
Mississippi is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
26. Missouri
2023 minimum wage: $12.00
2022 minimum wage: $11.15
27. Montana
2023 minimum wage: $9.95
2022 minimum wage: $9.20
28. Nebraska
2023 minimum wage: $10.50
2022 minimum wage: $9.00
29. Nevada
2023 minimum wage: $11.25 (effective July 1, 2023)
2022 minimum wage: $9.50
Nevada companies that provide health insurance to employees can pay $1.00 per hour less.
30. New Hampshire
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
31. New Jersey
2023 minimum wage: $14.13
2022 minimum wage: $13.00
Only businesses that are non-seasonal and have six or more employees need to pay $14.13 per hour in 2023. Seasonal and smaller businesses can pay $12.93 per hour.
32. New Mexico
2023 minimum wage: $12.00
2022 minimum wage: $11.50
33. New York
2023 minimum wage: $14.20 – $15
2022 minimum wage: $13.20 – $15
Some parts of the state have their own higher minimum wage requirements.
34. North Carolina
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
35. North Dakota
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
36. Ohio
2023 minimum wage: $10.10
2022 minimum wage: $9.30
37. Oklahoma
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
38. Oregon
2023 minimum wage: $13.50
2022 minimum wage: $13.50
The metro Portland area has a minimum wage of $14.75 per hour while employers in nonurban counties can pay $12.50 an hour. The minimum wage increases every July 1 based on increases to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
39. Pennsylvania
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
40. Rhode Island
2023 minimum wage: $13.00
2022 minimum wage: $12.25
41. South Carolina
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
South Carolina is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
42. South Dakota
2023 minimum wage: $10.80
2022 minimum wage: $9.95
43. Tennessee
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
Tennessee is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
44. Texas
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
45. Utah
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
46. Vermont
2023 minimum wage: $13.18
2022 minimum wage: $12.55
47. Virginia
2023 minimum wage: $12.00
2022 minimum wage: $11.00
48. Washington
2023 minimum wage: $15.74
2022 minimum wage: $14.49
49. West Virginia
2023 minimum wage: $8.75
2022 minimum wage: $8.75
50. Wisconsin
2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
51. Wyoming
2023 minimum wage: $5.15
2022 minimum wage: $5.15
Although Wyoming’s state minimum wage is $5.15, employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
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