Michigan is set to see an increase in its minimum wage rate from $10.10 to $10.33 per hour effective January 1, 2024, in accordance with the Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018.
Starting on the first day of the new year, several changes will come into effect:
- The minimum hourly wage will see an increase to $10.33 per hour.
- The 85% rate for minors aged 16 and 17 will rise to $8.78 per hour.
- Tipped employees will experience an increase in their hourly pay rate to $3.93 per hour.
There is pending litigation that could impact this minimum wage increase. For further information on the ongoing legal proceedings and potential adjustments to the minimum wage rates, as well as access to the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and related resources, visit Michigan.gov/WageHour.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
