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Friday, April 17, 2026

Minimum Wage by State – Updates for 2024 - Paycor

Federal and state minimum wage changes in 2024

Minimum wage laws are complicated, and they’re constantly changing. If your company has employees in multiple states, keeping up with these updates can be daunting. While some states are on a schedule for annual increases to eventually reach $15 an hour, others still adhere to the federal minimum. Although the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not budged since 2009, more than 20 states have provided additional increases in 2024.

To help your business follow the latest minimum wage requirements, Paycor has created a breakdown by state.

2024 State Minimum Wage Rates

*No change from 2023 has been announced.

**Varies by geographical location within the state.

***State does not have local minimum wage regulations, and instead adheres to federal minimum wage laws.

†State minimum wage is lower than the federal minimum wage. Most – but not all – employees are paid according to federal regulations.

The map below shows which states have changes in minimum wages in 2024.

You can find minimum wages for tipped employees, here.

Which States Are Increasing the Minimum Wage in 2024?

More than 20 states have announced minimum wage increases for 2024. These states are:

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • Rhode Island
  • South Dakota
  • Vermont
  • Washington

In most of these states, the minimum wage is...



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