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October 1, 2024
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Update: Michigan Minimum Wage Schedule Set
The schedule for the minimum wage increase is finalized
In a ruling on September 18, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court concurred with the Administration’s interpretation of the minimum wage schedule in its request for clarification for language in the original Adopt and Amend opinion. The schedule below is now set for the increase in minimum wage and the elimination of the tip credit.
| Original Year | Original Wage | Adjustment Value4 | New Year | New Wage | Tip Credit |
| 2019 | $10.00 | 1.24752 | February 21, 2025 | $12.48 | 48% of minimum wage |
| 2020 | $10.65 | 1.24752 | January 1, 2026 | $13.29 | 60% of minimum wage |
| 2021 | $11.35 | 1.24752 | January 1, 2027 | $14.16 | 70% of minimum wage |
| 2022 | $12.00 | 1.24752 | January 1, 2028 | $14.97 | 80% of minimum wage |
| January 1, 2029 | $14.97 + CPI | 90% of minimum wage | |||
| January 1, 2030 | 2029 MW + CPI | No tip credit |
NFIB continues to advocate for small businesses along with other business organizations to make legislative changes to both minimum wage and paid sick leave.
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