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Minimum Wage Increases in 2027

Which states and cities are raising the minimum wage in 2027, when each change takes effect, and the confirmed new rates so far.

Updated for July 2026 Most changes: January 1, 2027
Compiled and verified by David Scott · Verified Jul 6, 2026

Most minimum wage increases land on January 1, 2027. The states that adjust for inflation set their new rate by a formula, usually announced in the fall, while states and cities on a fixed schedule already have their 2027 rate written into law. Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. change on July 1 instead.

Confirmed increases

Places that have already set a specific new rate for 2027 or later.

LocationCurrent (2026)Scheduled change
Alaska $14.00 Increased to $14.00 on July 1, 2026 under the 2024 ballot measure. Scheduled to reach $15.00 on July 1, 2027.
Hawaii $16.00 Scheduled to increase to $18.00 on January 1, 2028.
Michigan $13.73 Scheduled to increase to $15.00 on January 1, 2027, then adjusted annually.
Boulder, Colorado $16.82 $18.17 (January 1, 2027)
Edgewater, Colorado $18.17 $19.99 (January 1, 2027)
Santa Fe, New Mexico $15.40 $17.50 (January 1, 2027)

States that adjust for inflation on January 1, 2027

These 17 states raise the minimum wage every January 1 by a set formula. The exact 2027 rate is announced in late 2026.

Arizona$15.15 California$16.90 Colorado$15.16 Connecticut$16.94 Maine$15.10 Minnesota$11.41 Missouri$15.00 Montana$10.85 Nebraska$15.00 New Jersey$15.92 New York$17.00 Ohio$11.00 Oregon$15.55 South Dakota$11.85 Vermont$14.42 Virginia$12.77 Washington$17.13

Cities and counties

Dozens of cities and counties, mostly in California and Washington, also raise their local minimum wage on January 1, 2027. Most amounts are announced later in 2026. See the full list on the city and county rates page.

Common questions

Minimum wage increase FAQ

When does the minimum wage go up in 2027?
Most minimum wage increases take effect on January 1, 2027. A few states change mid-year instead: Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. adjust on July 1.
Which states are raising the minimum wage in 2027?
17 states adjust their minimum wage for inflation each year, so they will rise on January 1, 2027 by an amount announced in late 2026. On top of that, Michigan is scheduled to reach $15.00 and Alaska $15.00, among others.
How much will the minimum wage increase?
For the inflation-adjusted states, the exact new rate is set by a formula and announced a few months ahead, usually in the fall. States with a fixed schedule, like Michigan, have their 2027 rate set in law already.
Do cities raise the minimum wage too?
Yes. Dozens of cities and counties, mostly in California and Washington, raise their local minimum on January 1, 2027. A few, like Boulder and Santa Fe, have already set their new rate.
David Scott

David Scott compiles and verifies minimum wage rates, tipped wages, and overtime rules from official state and federal labor department sources, and re-checks every page when rates change. See how the data is sourced.