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Minimum Wage by State 2026
2026 minimum wage rates across the states we track. Select a state for the full breakdown: tipped minimums, exempt salary thresholds, and the local city rates that exceed the state minimum.
Rates verified August 18, 2026
| State | 2026 state minimum | Details |
|---|---|---|
| California | $16.90 / hour | Details |
| New York | $17.00 / hour (NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester); $16.00 / hour (rest of state) | Details |
| Colorado | $15.16 / hour | Details |
| Washington | $17.13 / hour | Details |
| Texas | $7.25 / hour (follows the federal minimum; unchanged since 2009) | Details |
| Illinois | $15.00 / hour (reached its scheduled cap Jan 1, 2025; unchanged for 2026) | Details |
Note: several city and county minimums increase on July 1, 2026. State rates above hold for the full year; check the per-state page for local details.
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Also tracked: Exempt salary thresholds by state
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