Michigan Overtime Laws
Michigan Minimum Wage — As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Michigan is $13.73 per hour under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, up from $12.48 in 2025. Another increase is already law: the rate rises to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2027, with annual inflation adjustments after that. Tipped employees must receive a cash wage of at least $5.49 per hour (40% of the minimum wage), and employers may only count tips toward the minimum if combined pay reaches $13.73 per hour; the tipped cash wage rises to $6.30 in 2027 and climbs toward half the minimum by 2031. Overtime in Michigan follows the federal model: time and a half (1.5x your regular rate) for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Notably, Michigan’s wage law applies to employers with as few as two employees age 16 or older — so many small-business workers are covered even where federal law might not reach. If your employer isn’t paying you correctly, contact Frisch Law Firm for a free consultation.
