2021 Minimum Wage Increases

2021 Minimum Wage Increases

As of January 1, 2021, several US states increased their minimum wage rate. Please note, however, that some cities or municipalities may have a minimum wage rate even greater than their statewide rate.

Below outlines effective wages for states where the rate will be changing.

Alaska: $10.34

Arizona: $12.15

Arkansas: $11.00

California: $14.00 (26 or more employees); $13.00 (Fewer than 26 employees)

Colorado: $12.32

Connecticut: $13.00 (effective 8/1/2021)

Delaware: $10.25

Florida: $10.00 (effective 9/30/2021)

Illinois: $11.00

Maine: $12.15

Maryland: $11.75 (15 or more employees); $11.60 (14 or fewer employees)

Massachusetts: $13.50

Michigan: $9.87

Minnesota: $10.08 (Large employers – gross receipts greater than $500,000); $8.21 (Small employers)

Missouri: $10.30

Montana: $8.75

Nevada: $8.75 (effective 7/1/2021); $9.75 (for employees not offered health insurance)

New Jersey: $12.00; $11.00 (seasonal and fewer than 6 employees)

New Mexico: $10.50

New York: $12.50 (effective 12/31/2020)

Ohio: $8.80 (Large employers)

Oregon: $12.75 (effective 7/1/2021)

Rhode Island: $11.50

South Dakota: $9.45

Vermont: $11.75

Virginia: $9.50 (effective 5/1/21)

Washington: $13.69

Washington, DC: $15.00

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