As the end of the year approaches, many states have announced changes to their minimum wage laws effective January 1, 2025. The Federal minimum wage will remain $7.25 per hour. Below are the states that have updated their minimum wage:

• Alaska: $11.91 per hour
• Arizona: $14.70 per hour
• California: $16.50 per hour
• Colorado: $14.81 per hour
• Connecticut: $16.35 per hour
• Delaware: $15.00 per hour
• Illinois: $15.00 per hour and $13.00 per hour for youths under 18 (working less than 650 hours per calendar year)
• Maine: $14.65 per hour
• Michigan: $10.56 per hour (the minimum wage will increase again on Feb. 21, 2025)
• Minnesota: $11.13 per hour
• Missouri: $13.75 per hour
• Montana: $10.55 per hour
• Nebraska: $13.50 per hour
• New Jersey: $15.49 per hour for employers with six or more employees and $14.53 per hour for employers with five or less employees and/or seasonal employers
• New York: $15.50 per hour for New York State and $16.50 per hour for New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County
• Ohio: $10.70 per hour
• Rhode Island: $15.00 per hour
• South Dakota: $11.50 per hour
• Vermont: $14.01 per hour
• Virginia: $12.41 per hour
• Washington: $16.66 per hour

*Note that certain cities and municipalities may have different wage requirements than state-required minimum wage.

 

 

 

This information does not constitute legal advice.