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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

After the Ball Drops, Wages Rise: Minimum Wage, Tipped and Exempt Employee Pay Increases on January 1, 2023 - Littler Mendelson PC

Minimum wage laws can affect businesses of all sizes, whether operating nationwide, in multiple jurisdictions, or only in one state, county, or city. To help manage this challenge, below we summarize scheduled state- and local-level wage increases that will occur on January 1, 2023 (or on New Year’s Eve in parts of New York State).1 Employers can use this information to determine the minimum amount they must pay non-exempt, tipped, and certain exempt employees. Before we chart out these rates, we briefly highlight some notable wage and hour developments that have occurred since our mid-year article, including minimum wage related ballot measures from the November 8, 2022 election.

Pending or future legislation, or ballot measures, might change rates that will apply in 2023, so we recommend employers monitor these developments and consult with counsel to confirm rates did not change since publication.

Notable 2022 (Second Half) Wage & Hour Developments

Inflation

Industry-Specific Minimum Wage Laws in California

Industry-Specific Minimum Wage Laws in New York

Old-Fashion Amendments

Mayhem in Michigan

New Mexico Local Minimum Wage Announcements Continue to Puzzle

Ballot Measures

Minimum Wage Changes

Post-July 1, 2022 Changes

January 1, 2023 Changes (Pre-Set Rate Changes)

January 1, 2023 Changes (Changes Based on (or Affected By) Consumer Price Index Changes)

Exempt Employees

Executive, Administrative and/or Professional...



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