2025 Minimum Wage Poster Updates [January Update]
As we start the year, it's essential for both employers and employees to stay updated on the minimum wage rates across all 50 states. Understanding these changes ensures compliance with labor laws and promotes fair compensation in the workplace. In this comprehensive guide, we will post the minimum wage posters that change in 2025.
This blog will stay updated throughout the year.
Last updated: January 2025
State Update Summary:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Illinois
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Alabama
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour (federal rate); $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Despite not having a state-specific minimum wage law, Alabama adheres to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. There are no anticipated changes in 2025, so employers should continue to comply with federal regulations to ensure fair compensation for their employees.
Alaska
Minimum Wage: $11.73 per hour; tipped employees must be paid the full state minimum wage.
2025 Change?: Yes : Alaska Posters
Alaska adjusts its minimum wage annually based on inflation. In 2025, workers can expect a modest increase to reflect the rising cost of living. Employers should stay informed about the new rate to remain compliant and support their employees' financial well-being.
Arizona
Minimum Wage: $14.35 per hour; $11.35 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : Arizona Posters
Arizona's minimum wage is linked to inflation and is adjusted every year. In 2025, both employers and employees should anticipate an increase. Staying updated ensures businesses maintain compliance and employees receive wages that keep pace with economic changes.
Arkansas
Minimum Wage: $11.00 per hour; $8.37 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Arkansas has set its minimum wage at $11.00 per hour, with no scheduled increases in 2025. Employers should maintain current wage rates unless new legislation is passed. Staying vigilant about state laws will help avoid any compliance issues.
California
Minimum Wage: $16.00 per hour; tipped employees must be paid the full state minimum wage.
2025 Change?: Yes : California Posters
California's minimum wage increases are tied to specific inflation levels, and the Director of Finance determines if an adjustment is necessary. Employers should monitor announcements in 2025, as an increase could impact payroll and budgeting.
Colorado
Minimum Wage: $14.42 per hour; $11.40 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : Colorado Posters
Colorado adjusts its minimum wage annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Employers should prepare for potential increases in 2025 to ensure they meet the state's compensation requirements and support their employees' cost of living needs.
Connecticut
Minimum Wage: $15.69 per hour.
2025 Change?: Yes : Connecticut Posters
Connecticut's minimum wage is adjusted each year to reflect inflation. In 2025, an increase is expected, so employers should plan accordingly to maintain compliance and provide fair wages to their workforce.
Delaware
Minimum Wage: $13.25 per hour; $2.23 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No poster change
Delaware has scheduled annual minimum wage increases through 2025. Employers should update their payroll systems to accommodate the new rates and ensure all employees are compensated appropriately.
District of Columbia
Minimum Wage: $17.50 per hour (as of July 1, 2024); $10.00 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : District of Columbia Posters
The District of Columbia adjusts its minimum wage annually based on the CPI. Employers should anticipate a potential increase in July 2025 and adjust wages accordingly to remain compliant with local laws.
Florida
Minimum Wage: $13.00 per hour (effective 09/30/2024); $9.98 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No poster change
Florida is on a trajectory of annual minimum wage increases until 2026. In 2025, employers must adjust wages on September 30th to comply with the new rates, ensuring employees receive fair compensation.
Georgia
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Georgia's state minimum wage is below the federal rate. However, employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. No changes are expected in 2025, so current wage practices should continue.
Hawaii
Minimum Wage: $14.00 per hour.
2025 Change?: No poster change
Hawaii has scheduled minimum wage increases through January 1, 2028. Employers should prepare for a wage hike in 2025, ensuring their payroll aligns with state requirements and supports their employees' living expenses.
Idaho
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $3.35 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Idaho adheres to the federal minimum wage, with no state-specific increases planned for 2025. Employers should continue to follow federal guidelines to ensure compliance.
Illinois
Minimum Wage: $14.00 per hour; $8.40 per hour for tipped employees; $12.00 per hour for youth.
2025 Change?: Yes : Illinois Posters
Illinois is nearing the end of its scheduled annual increases. In 2025, the minimum wage will rise, and employers must adjust wages to comply with the new rates, supporting fair pay practices across the state.
Indiana
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Indiana follows the federal minimum wage, with no changes anticipated in 2025. Employers should maintain current wage practices to remain compliant with federal laws.
Iowa
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $4.35 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Iowa's minimum wage aligns with the federal rate. No state-specific increases are expected in 2025, so employers should continue adhering to federal standards.
Kansas
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Kansas follows the federal minimum wage with no state-level changes anticipated in 2025. Employers should ensure ongoing compliance with federal wage laws.
Kentucky
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Kentucky's minimum wage mirrors the federal rate. With no expected changes in 2025, employers should maintain current wage practices to stay compliant.
Louisiana
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour (federal rate); $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Without a state minimum wage law, Louisiana defaults to the federal rate. Employers should continue following federal guidelines, as no changes are anticipated for 2025.
Maine
Minimum Wage: $14.15 per hour; $7.08 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : Maine Posters
Maine is set to increase its minimum wage in 2025. Employers should update their payroll systems to reflect the new rates, ensuring compliance and supporting their employees' financial needs.
Maryland
Minimum Wage: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2024).
2025 Change?: Potential
The Maryland Department of Labor has implemented a mandatory update to the state's minimum wage poster to display the new minimum wage rate of $15.00 per hour, effective as of January 1, 2024. Employers are required to post this updated notice in the workplace to comply with state regulations and to keep employees informed about their wage rights.
Massachusetts
Minimum Wage: $15.00 per hour; $6.75 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : Massachusetts Posters
While the minimum wage remains steady, Massachusetts updates its Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits each year. Employers should update workplace posters in 2025 to reflect new benefit amounts, ensuring employees are informed of their rights.
Michigan
Minimum Wage: $10.33 per hour; $3.93 per hour for tipped employees; $8.78 per hour for minors.
2025 Change?: Yes : Michigan Posters
Michigan has scheduled annual increases through 2029. Employers should prepare for the 2025 adjustment on February 21st, updating wages to stay compliant and support fair pay for all employees.
Minnesota
Minimum Wage: $10.85 per hour (large employers); $8.85 per hour (small employers); tipped employees must be paid the full state minimum wage.
2025 Change?: Yes : Minnesota Posters
Minnesota adjusts its minimum wage annually based on inflation. Employers should anticipate an increase in 2025 and plan accordingly to ensure compliance and fair compensation for their workforce.
Mississippi
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour (federal rate); $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Mississippi follows the federal minimum wage. With no state-specific changes expected in 2025, employers should continue to adhere to federal wage laws to remain compliant.
Missouri
Minimum Wage: $12.30 per hour; $6.15 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : Missouri Posters
Missouri adjusts its minimum wage annually according to inflation. Employers should expect an increase in 2025 and update wages to ensure they meet state requirements and support their employees' cost of living.
Montana
Minimum Wage: $10.30 per hour; tipped minimum wage is the same.
2025 Change?: Yes, but waiting for state update and posting
Montana's minimum wage is adjusted annually based on the CPI. Employers should prepare for a potential increase in 2025 to stay compliant and provide fair wages to their employees.
Nebraska
Minimum Wage: $12.00 per hour.
2025 Change?: No poster change
Nebraska has scheduled annual increases through 2026. Employers should update their payroll systems for 2025 to reflect the new minimum wage and ensure compliance with state laws.
Nevada
Minimum Wage: $12.00 per hour.
2025 Change?: No
Nevada adjusts its minimum wage annually. Employers should stay informed about any changes in 2025 to maintain compliance and support their employees financially.
New Hampshire
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $3.26 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
New Hampshire adheres to the federal minimum wage, with no state-specific increases scheduled for 2025. Employers should continue following federal guidelines to ensure compliance.
New Jersey
Minimum Wage: $15.13 per hour; $13.73 for seasonal and small employers; $12.81 for agricultural employers; $5.26 per hour for tipped employees; $18.13 per hour for long-term care facility staff.
2025 Change?: Yes : New Jersey Posters
New Jersey adjusts its minimum wage annually based on inflation. Employers across various sectors should prepare for increases in 2025, ensuring all employees are compensated fairly according to state law.
New Mexico
Minimum Wage: $12.00 per hour; $3.00 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Currently, there are no scheduled changes to New Mexico's minimum wage in 2025. Employers should maintain current wage practices unless new legislation is enacted.
New York
Minimum Wage: $16.00 per hour (New York City, Long Island, Westchester County); $15.00 per hour (rest of the state).
2025 Change?: Yes : New York Posters
New York adjusts its minimum wage annually. Employers should anticipate changes in 2025 and adjust wages to comply with state regulations, ensuring employees receive compensation that reflects economic conditions.
North Carolina
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
North Carolina follows the federal minimum wage. With no changes expected in 2025, employers should continue adhering to federal standards to remain compliant.
North Dakota
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $4.86 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
North Dakota's minimum wage aligns with the federal rate. Employers should maintain current wage practices in 2025 unless new legislation is introduced.
Ohio
Minimum Wage: $10.45 per hour; $5.25 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : Ohio Posters
Ohio adjusts its minimum wage annually based on the CPI. Employers should prepare for an increase in 2025 and update payroll to ensure compliance and fair employee compensation.
Oklahoma
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Oklahoma adheres to the federal minimum wage, with no state-specific changes anticipated in 2025. Employers should continue following federal guidelines.
Oregon
Minimum Wage:
$15.95 per hour (Portland Metro)
$14.70 per hour (Standard)
$13.70 per hour (Nonurban Counties)
2025 Change?: No poster change
Oregon adjusts its minimum wage annually based on inflation. Employers should stay updated on the new rates for 2025 and ensure all employees, including tipped workers who must receive the full minimum wage, are paid accordingly.
Pennsylvania
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.83 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Pennsylvania follows the federal minimum wage. No changes are expected in 2025, so employers should maintain compliance with federal wage laws.
Rhode Island
Minimum Wage: $14.00 per hour; $3.89 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : Rhode Island Posters
Rhode Island is set to increase its minimum wage annually through 2025. Employers should adjust wages in the new year to stay compliant and support fair pay for their employees.
South Carolina
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour (federal rate); $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
South Carolina does not have a state minimum wage law, so it defaults to the federal rate. Employers should continue following federal guidelines, with no changes expected in 2025.
South Dakota
Minimum Wage: $11.20 per hour; $5.60 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : South Dakota Posters
South Dakota adjusts its minimum wage annually based on inflation. Employers should anticipate an increase in 2025 and update wages to ensure compliance and support their employees' cost of living.
Tennessee
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour (federal rate); $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Tennessee defaults to the federal minimum wage. With no changes anticipated in 2025, employers should maintain current wage practices to remain compliant.
Texas
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Texas follows the federal minimum wage, with no state-specific increases planned for 2025. Employers should continue adhering to federal wage laws to ensure compliance.
Utah
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Utah adheres to the federal minimum wage. Employers should maintain current wage practices in 2025 unless federal legislation introduces changes.
Vermont
Minimum Wage: $13.67 per hour; $6.84 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: Yes : Vermont Posters
Vermont adjusts its minimum wage annually based on inflation. Employers should prepare for an increase in 2025 and ensure tipped employees receive at least half of the new minimum wage.
Virginia
Minimum Wage: $12.00 per hour; tipped employees must be paid the full state minimum wage.
2025 Change?: Yes : Virginia Posters
Virginia has scheduled minimum wage increases on January 1st of 2025 and 2026. Employers should update wages accordingly to remain compliant and support fair compensation for their employees.
Washington
Minimum Wage: $16.28 per hour; $13.84 per hour for workers aged 14 or 15.
2025 Change?: Yes : Washington Posters
Washington adjusts its minimum wage annually based on inflation. Employers should anticipate new rates in 2025 and adjust payroll to ensure compliance and support their employees' financial well-being.
West Virginia
Minimum Wage: $8.75 per hour; $2.62 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
West Virginia's minimum wage remains at $8.75 per hour, with no scheduled increases for 2025. Employers should maintain current wage practices unless new legislation is enacted.
Wisconsin
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.33 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Wisconsin follows the federal minimum wage. No changes are expected in 2025, so employers should continue adhering to federal guidelines to remain compliant.
Wyoming
Minimum Wage: $7.25 per hour; $2.13 per hour for tipped employees.
2025 Change?: No
Wyoming's state minimum wage is below the federal rate. However, employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. No changes are anticipated in 2025.
Conclusion
Staying informed about minimum wage changes is vital for both employers and employees. Many states adjust their wage rates annually, often tied to inflation or scheduled increases. By proactively preparing for these changes, businesses can remain compliant with labor laws and support fair compensation practices. Employees are encouraged to stay aware of their rights and consult state labor departments for the most current information.
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Disclaimer: This information is accurate as of January 2025. For the most current laws and regulations, please consult your state's labor department or official websites.