Current Minimum Wage in Michigan
The minimum wage in Michigan is $12.48 per hour as of 2026. This is $5.23 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $12.48 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $99.84 | 8 |
| Weekly | $499 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $998 | 80 |
| Monthly | $2,163 | ~173 |
| Annual | $25,958 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Michigan can be paid a cash wage of $10.34/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $12.48/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
Increasing to eliminate tipped sub-minimum by 2029.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $10,898 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (MI)
~$15.52/hr
Based on cost of living index (91.3)
Cost of Living Context
Michigan's cost of living index is 91.3 (national average = 100). This means living in Michigan is 8.7% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in Michigan is $21.44/hr, which is 72% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Court ruling restored voter-approved increases. Tipped sub-minimum being phased out by 2029.
How This Compares
| Metric | MI | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $12.48 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $10.34 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $25,958 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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