Topics:
October 1, 2024
News
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.
TAKE ACTION: Michigan legislators need to hear from you to understand the impact of this law brought on by the Michigan Supreme Court. Please take action today:
State:
Get to know NFIB
NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.
Related Articles
April 21, 2026
Small Business Community Files Amicus Brief Urging Colorado Supreme Court to Defend Longstanding Employment Law
“This Court’s review is needed to reassert that Colorado’s faithless servant doctrine applies to breaches of all fiduciary duties…”
Read More
April 20, 2026
NFIB Testifies Against Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers in Illinois
HB 2565 would permit striking workers in Illinois to collect unemployment benefits
Read More
April 17, 2026
What “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” Means for Your Business
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law, and of most significance for NFIB members, it made the 20% Small Business Deducti…
Read More
April 15, 2026
TAX DAY: New Report Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in Michigan
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic…
Read More