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Michigan minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Michigan
$13.73
an hour · $28,558 a year full time · about $24,164 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $549.20 |
| Every two weeks | $1,098.40 |
| Per month | $2,379.87 |
| Per year | $28,558 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Michigan after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Michigan earns $28,558 a year. As a single filer, $1,247 goes to federal income tax, $2,185 to Social Security and Medicare, and $963 to Michigan income tax. That leaves $24,164, or $11.62 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $137.30 | $7,140 | $6,541 |
| 15 | $205.95 | $10,709 | $9,686 |
| 20 | $274.60 | $14,279 | $12,831 |
| 25 | $343.25 | $17,849 | $15,801 |
| 30 | $411.90 | $21,419 | $18,589 |
| 35 | $480.55 | $24,989 | $21,377 |
| 40 | $549.20 | $28,558 | $24,164 |
How Michigan compares
Michigan's minimum wage ranks 22nd highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $13.73 | $28,558 | — |
| Indiana | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$6.48 |
| Ohio | $11.00 | $22,880 | −$2.73 |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$6.48 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Michigan's minimum wage that is $20.60 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $5,355 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Michigan in 2026?
$13.73 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Michigan?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $13.73 an hour is $28,558 a year before taxes and about $24,164 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Michigan?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,098.40 before taxes and takes home about $929.37.
Is Michigan's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $6.48 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $13,478 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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