
It’s been more than a decade since the federal minimum wage was increased. First enacted by Congress in 1938 at 25 cents per hour, the minimum wage last received a boost in 2009 when it went from $6.55 to $7.25.
Despite calls to institute a $15-per-hour minimum wage — which is already paid by some major employers — the national minimum wage seems unlikely to change in 2023.
While the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for more than a decade, many states have enacted their own higher minimum wage requirements. More than half of states have a minimum wage that is greater than the federal one, and workers in 27 states will see that wage increase further in 2023.
A handful of states either have no minimum wage or one that is below the federal level. In those places, any employer subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act — which includes public agencies, health care facilities, schools and businesses with annual gross revenues of at least $500,000 — must comply with federal wage requirements.
Curious where your state stands? Keep reading to see the current minimum wage in every state and the District of Columbia, as well as whether that figure will be going up in 2023. Data comes from Paycor, a human resources and payroll service provider.
1. Alabama

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
Alabama is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
2. Alaska

2023 minimum wage: $10.85
2022 minimum wage: $10.34
3. Arizona

2023 minimum wage: $13.85
2022 minimum wage: $12.80
4. Arkansas

2023 minimum wage: $11.00
2022 minimum wage: $11.00
5. California

2023 minimum wage: $15.50
2022 minimum wage: $15.00
Last year, California was the first state in the nation to reach a $15 minimum wage, joining the District of Columbia which hit this milestone in 2020. However, only businesses with 26 or more employees needed to pay $15 per hour in 2022. But in 2023, all employers will need to pay a minimum wage of $15.50 per hour. Many cities in the state also have their own higher minimum wage requirements.
6. Colorado

2023 minimum wage: $13.65
2022 minimum wage: $12.56
7. Connecticut

2023 minimum wage: $15.00 (effective June 1, 2023)
2022 minimum wage: $14.00
8. Delaware

2023 minimum wage: $11.75
2022 minimum wage: $10.50
9. Washington, D.C.

2023 minimum wage: $15.20
2022 minimum wage: $15.20
10. Florida

2023 minimum wage: $12.00 (effective Sept. 30, 2023)
2022 minimum wage: $11.00
11. Georgia

2023 minimum wage: $5.15
2022 minimum wage: $5.15
Although Georgia’s state minimum wage is $5.15, employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
12. Hawaii

2023 minimum wage: $10.10
2022 minimum wage: $10.10
13. Idaho

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
14. Illinois

2023 minimum wage: $13.00
2022 minimum wage: $12.00
15. Indiana

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
16. Iowa

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
17. Kansas

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
18. Kentucky

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
19. Louisiana

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
Louisiana is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
20. Maine

2023 minimum wage: $13.80
2022 minimum wage: $12.75
21. Maryland

2023 minimum wage: $13.25
2022 minimum wage: $12.50
22. Massachusetts

2023 minimum wage: $15.00
2022 minimum wage: $14.25
23. Michigan

2023 minimum wage: $10.10
2022 minimum wage: $9.87
24. Minnesota

2023 minimum wage: $10.59
2022 minimum wage: $10.33
25. Mississippi

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
Mississippi is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
26. Missouri

2023 minimum wage: $12.00
2022 minimum wage: $11.15
27. Montana

2023 minimum wage: $9.95
2022 minimum wage: $9.20
28. Nebraska

2023 minimum wage: $10.50
2022 minimum wage: $9.00
29. Nevada

2023 minimum wage: $11.25 (effective July 1, 2023)
2022 minimum wage: $9.50
Nevada companies that provide health insurance to employees can pay $1.00 per hour less.
30. New Hampshire

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
31. New Jersey

2023 minimum wage: $14.13
2022 minimum wage: $13.00
Only businesses that are non-seasonal and have six or more employees need to pay $14.13 per hour in 2023. Seasonal and smaller businesses can pay $12.93 per hour.
32. New Mexico

2023 minimum wage: $12.00
2022 minimum wage: $11.50
33. New York

2023 minimum wage: $14.20 – $15
2022 minimum wage: $13.20 – $15
Some parts of the state have their own higher minimum wage requirements.
34. North Carolina

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
35. North Dakota

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
36. Ohio

2023 minimum wage: $10.10
2022 minimum wage: $9.30
37. Oklahoma

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
38. Oregon

2023 minimum wage: $13.50
2022 minimum wage: $13.50
The metro Portland area has a minimum wage of $14.75 per hour while employers in nonurban counties can pay $12.50 an hour. The minimum wage increases every July 1 based on increases to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
39. Pennsylvania

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
40. Rhode Island

2023 minimum wage: $13.00
2022 minimum wage: $12.25
41. South Carolina

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
South Carolina is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
42. South Dakota

2023 minimum wage: $10.80
2022 minimum wage: $9.95
43. Tennessee

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
Tennessee is among the states that have no state minimum wage laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So employers that are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour.
44. Texas

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
45. Utah

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
46. Vermont

2023 minimum wage: $13.18
2022 minimum wage: $12.55
47. Virginia

2023 minimum wage: $12.00
2022 minimum wage: $11.00
48. Washington

2023 minimum wage: $15.74
2022 minimum wage: $14.49
49. West Virginia

2023 minimum wage: $8.75
2022 minimum wage: $8.75
50. Wisconsin

2023 minimum wage: $7.25
2022 minimum wage: $7.25
51. Wyoming

2023 minimum wage: $5.15
2022 minimum wage: $5.15
Although Wyoming’s state minimum wage is $5.15, employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.