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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