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Several large states raise their minimum wage on January 1, 2027. The table below lists the new statewide hourly rates that each state labor department has published. Cities and counties can set higher rates, and some industries have their own rates.
New state minimum wages for 2027
| State | Rate from January 1, 2027 | Rate in 2026 | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $17.40 | $16.90 | California DIR |
| Washington | $17.73 | $17.13 | Washington L&I |
| Michigan | $15.00 | $13.73 | Michigan LEO |
| Arizona | $15.65 | $15.15 | Industrial Commission of Arizona |
| Colorado | $15.71 | $15.16 | Colorado CDLE |
| New York | No change on January 1, 2027 | $17.00 (NYC, Long Island, Westchester), $16.00 (rest of state) | New York DOL |
State notes
California
The state minimum wage rises to $17.40 an hour for all employers. The minimum salary for exempt employees rises to $72,384 a year. Fast food workers covered by the fast food minimum wage stay at $20.00 an hour. Many California cities set a higher local rate.
Washington
The state minimum wage rises 3.5% to $17.73 an hour. Workers aged 14 and 15 can be paid 85% of the adult rate, which is $15.07 an hour. Seattle sets its own, higher minimum wage of $22.14 an hour for 2027.
Michigan
The minimum wage rises to $15.00 an hour on January 1, 2027, as set in state law (MCL 408.934).
Arizona
The minimum wage rises to $15.65 an hour, based on the yearly cost-of-living adjustment. Check the Industrial Commission of Arizona for the 2027 tipped rate.
Colorado
The state minimum wage rises to $15.71 an hour. The minimum for tipped workers is $12.69 an hour. Denver sets a higher local rate of $19.84 an hour.
New York
New York does not raise its minimum wage on January 1, 2027. The rate stays at $17.00 an hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, and $16.00 an hour in the rest of the state. A further increase depends on state law, so check the New York Department of Labor for updates.
States not listed
Some states have not yet published their 2027 rates, or we have not yet checked them against an official source. We add a state only after we confirm its rate with the state labor department.
Common questions
What is the California minimum wage in 2027?
The California minimum wage is $17.40 an hour from January 1, 2027, for all employers. Some cities set a higher local rate, and fast food workers have a separate $20.00 rate.
Does the New York minimum wage go up on January 1, 2027?
No. The New York minimum wage stays at $17.00 an hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, and $16.00 an hour in the rest of the state on January 1, 2027.
What is the Michigan minimum wage in 2027?
The Michigan minimum wage is $15.00 an hour from January 1, 2027, up from $13.73 an hour.
Which state has the highest minimum wage in 2027?
Of the states on this page, Washington has the highest statewide rate in 2027 at $17.73 an hour. Some cities, such as Seattle and Denver, have higher local rates.
Sources
- California Department of Industrial Relations, news release 2026-66
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, news release 26-17
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, minimum wage page
- Industrial Commission of Arizona, 2027 minimum wage poster
- Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, 2027 minimum wage announcement
- New York State Department of Labor, minimum wage page