| State | 2023 Hourly Minimum Wage | 2024 Hourly Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2024 |
| Alaska | $10.85 | $11.73 |
| Arizona | $13.85 | $14.35 |
| California | $15.50 | $16.00 |
| Colorado | $13.65 | $14.42 |
| Connecticut | $15.00 | $15.69 |
| Delaware | $11.75 | $13.25 |
| Hawaii | $12.00 | $14.00 |
| Illinois | $13.00 for employers with >4 employees | $14.00 |
| Maine | $13.80 | $14.15 |
| Maryland | $12.80 for employers with <15 employees $13.25 for employers with >15 employees | $15.00 |
| Michigan | $10.10 | $10.33 |
| Minnesota | $8.63 for employers with <$500,000 in sales $10.59 for employers with >$500,000 in sales | $8.85 for employers with <$500,000 in sales $10.85 for employers with >$500,000 in sales |
| Missouri | $12.00 | $12.30 |
| Montana | $9.95 for employers with >$110,000 in sales $4.00 for employers with <$110,000 in sales | $10.30 |
| Nebraska | $10.50 for employers with >4 employees | $12.00 |
| New Jersey | $14.13 | $13.73 for employers with <6 employees and for seasonal employers $15.13 for employers with >6 employees |
| New York | $15.00 for New York City, Long Island and Westchester County $14.20 for the rest of the state | $16.00 for New York City, Long Island and Westchester County $15.00 for the rest of the state |
| Ohio | $7.25 for employers with <$372,000 in annual gross receipts $10.10 for employers with >$372,000 in annual gross receipts | $10.45 |
| Rhode Island | $13.00 | $14.00 |
| South Dakota | $10.80 | $11.20 |
| Vermont | $13.18 | $13.67 |
| Washington | $15.74 | $16.28 |
Changes for Tipped Employees
In 2024, there’s a notable shift in how tipped employees are paid in various states. For example, in Hawaii, employers can claim a tip credit of $1.25 per hour, but only if the employee’s total earnings (direct wages plus tips) are at least $7 more per hour than the minimum wage. This means that a tipped employee in Hawaii needs to earn at least $21 per hour, including a minimum of $12.75 in direct wages, to qualify for this credit. However, in states such as Alaska, California, Minnesota and Montana, employers can’t apply a tip credit and must pay the full minimum wage directly.
