Chart for new minimum wage
Here is a chart showing the new minimum wage rates in the United States, effective as of January 1, 2022:
Federal Minimum Wage:
- $7.25 per hour (no change)
State-by-State Minimum Wage Rates:
| State | New Minimum Wage Rate (effective 1/1/2022) |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $7.25 |
| Alaska | $10.34 |
| Arizona | $12.15 |
| Arkansas | $9.25 |
| California | $15.00 |
| Colorado | $12.32 |
| Connecticut | $14.00 |
| Delaware | $9.25 |
| Florida | $8.65 |
| Georgia | $7.25 |
| Hawaii | $10.10 |
| Idaho | $7.25 |
| Illinois | $12.00 |
| Indiana | $7.25 |
| Iowa | $7.25 |
| Kansas | $7.25 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 |
| Louisiana | $7.25 |
| Maine | $12.15 |
| Maryland | $12.50 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 |
| Michigan | $9.87 |
| Minnesota | $10.08 |
| Mississippi | $7.25 |
| Missouri | $9.45 |
| Montana | $8.75 |
| Nebraska | $9.00 |
| Nevada | $9.60 |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 |
| New Jersey | $13.00 |
| New Mexico | $11.50 |
| New York | $14.20 |
| North Carolina | $7.25 |
| North Dakota | $7.25 |
| Ohio | $8.80 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 |
| Oregon | $12.75 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 |
| Rhode Island | $12.25 |
| South Carolina | $7.25 |
| South Dakota | $9.30 |
| Tennessee | $7.25 |
| Texas | $7.25 |
| Utah | $7.25 |
| Vermont | $12.55 |
| Virginia | $11.00 |
| Washington | $14.49 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 |
| Wyoming | $5.15 |
Note:
- Some cities and counties have higher minimum wage rates than the state minimum wage.
- Some states have a higher minimum wage for tipped employees, youth workers, or workers in certain industries.
- This chart only shows the new minimum wage rates effective as of January 1, 2022, and does not reflect any potential changes that may occur later in the year.
It's always a good idea to check with your employer or the relevant state or local government agency for the most up-to-date information on minimum wage rates.