Ohioans earning minimum wage will see a slight increase to their pay in 2026 once the state’s minimum bumps up from $10.70 to $11 an hour for non-tipped employees, reflecting inflation.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Michigan for adult workers will be $13.73 per hour, according to the state Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. For minors, the minimum hourly wage will be $11.67, 85% of the standard minimum wage. The tipped minimum wage will be $5.49 an hour, 40% of the standard minimum wage.

Amid a record low number of new laws, the tax shifts and minimum wage hike are some of the biggest policy changes to hit pocketbooks Jan. 1.

New York will raise its minimum wage for the third time since 2024, with rates climbing across the state on Jan. 1, 2026.