Highest Minimum Wage States 2026
| Rank |
State |
Hourly Wage |
Annual Take Home |
| 1 |
Washington |
$17.13 |
$32,009 |
| 2 |
New York (NYC) |
$17.00 |
$31,767 |
| 3 |
California |
$16.90 |
$31,600 |
| 4 |
Connecticut |
$16.94 |
$31,673 |
| 5 |
Rhode Island |
$16.00 |
$29,937 |
| 6 |
Hawaii |
$16.00 |
$29,937 |
| 7 |
New Jersey |
$15.92 |
$29,788 |
| 8 |
Colorado |
$15.16 |
$28,406 |
| 9 |
Arizona |
$15.15 |
$28,387 |
| 10 |
Maine |
$15.10 |
$28,294 |
Click any state below for detailed breakdown and tax calculations.
Minimum Wage After Tax — All 50 States 2026
Click your state to see the exact take-home pay breakdown after federal taxes for your state's minimum wage rate.
Alabama
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Alaska
2026 Minimum Wage: $13.00/hr
Arizona
2026 Minimum Wage: $14.35 ($25,966 Net)
Arkansas
2026 Minimum Wage: $11.0 ($20,301 Net)
California
2026 Minimum Wage: $16.90/hr
Colorado
2026 Minimum Wage: $14.42 ($26,083 Net)
Connecticut
2026 Minimum Wage: $16.35 ($29,309 Net)
Delaware
2026 Minimum Wage: $15.0 ($27,053 Net)
Florida
2026 Minimum Wage: $13.0 ($23,710 Net)
Georgia
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Hawaii
2026 Minimum Wage: $14.0 ($25,381 Net)
Idaho
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Illinois
2026 Minimum Wage: $15.0 ($27,053 Net)
Indiana
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Iowa
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Kansas
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Kentucky
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Louisiana
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Maine
2026 Minimum Wage: $14.65 ($26,468 Net)
Maryland
2026 Minimum Wage: $15.0 ($27,053 Net)
Massachusetts
2026 Minimum Wage: $15.0 ($27,053 Net)
Michigan
2026 Minimum Wage: $12.48 ($22,836 Net)
Minnesota
2026 Minimum Wage: $11.13 ($20,524 Net)
Mississippi
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Missouri
2026 Minimum Wage: $15.00/hr
Montana
2026 Minimum Wage: $10.3 ($19,102 Net)
Nebraska
2026 Minimum Wage: $15.00/hr
Nevada
2026 Minimum Wage: $12.0 ($22,014 Net)
New Hampshire
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
New Jersey
2026 Minimum Wage: $15.49 ($27,871 Net)
New Mexico
2026 Minimum Wage: $12.0 ($22,014 Net)
New York
2026 Minimum Wage: $16.0 ($28,724 Net)
North Carolina
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
North Dakota
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Ohio
2026 Minimum Wage: $10.7 ($19,787 Net)
Oklahoma
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Oregon
2026 Minimum Wage: $14.7 ($26,551 Net)
Pennsylvania
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Rhode Island
2026 Minimum Wage: $16.00/hr
South Carolina
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
South Dakota
2026 Minimum Wage: $11.2 ($20,644 Net)
Tennessee
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Texas
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Utah
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Vermont
2026 Minimum Wage: $14.01 ($25,397 Net)
Virginia
2026 Minimum Wage: $12.41 ($22,716 Net)
Washington
2026 Minimum Wage: $17.13/hr
West Virginia
2026 Minimum Wage: $8.75 ($16,447 Net)
Wisconsin
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
Wyoming
2026 Minimum Wage: $7.25 ($13,926 Net)
⚡ 2026 OBBBA Update
Did you work overtime or earn tips in 2026? Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the overtime premium portion of your pay is federally tax-free up to $12,500 (single) or $25,000 (joint filers). Tips are federally tax-free up to $25,000. Most paycheck calculators don't account for this — ours does.
Note: OBBBA federal overtime exemption does not apply in all states. States like California, Colorado, and Alabama still tax overtime at the state level. Check your state page for details.
Every wage figure on this site starts from the federal floor set by law. The U.S. Department of Labor is the primary authority on that rate:
"The federal minimum wage provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Many states also have minimum wage laws."
— U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Source: U.S. Department of Labor — Minimum Wage
How Much Do You Take Home on Minimum Wage?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour in 2026 — unchanged since 2009. Working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, that's $15,080 per year before taxes. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, take-home pay is approximately $13,926 per year or $1,161 per month.
Most states have set their own minimum wage above the federal rate. California's minimum wage is $16.90/hr, giving full-time workers a gross income of $35,152 per year — more than double the federal minimum. Use our state pages above to see the exact after-tax breakdown for your state.
Our take-home calculations apply the 2026 standard deduction exactly as the IRS published it:
"For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $16,100 for tax year 2026, and for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $24,150."
— Internal Revenue Service
Source: IRS — Tax Inflation Adjustments for 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage after tax in 2026?
As of May 2026, the federal minimum wage after tax is approximately $13,926 per year ($1,161/month) for a single filer working 40 hours per week. This includes deductions for Federal Income Tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Your disposable income varies by state — click above for the exact breakdown.
Which state has the highest minimum wage?
Washington state has the highest statewide minimum wage at $17.13/hr in 2026. Some local municipalities like Tukwila, WA require up to $21.65/hr. The District of Columbia has the highest non-local rate at $17.95/hr.
Does federal minimum wage include Social Security and Medicare taxes?
Yes. Even at minimum wage, workers pay 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA taxes) in addition to federal income tax. These deductions apply from the very first dollar earned.
Does the 2026 OBBBA overtime tax exemption apply to minimum wage workers?
Yes, if you work overtime. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the "overtime premium" — the extra 0.5x pay in time-and-a-half — is federally tax-deductible up to $12,500 per year for single filers. This means a minimum wage worker putting in 50-hour weeks could reduce their federal taxable income significantly. However, this federal exemption is not automatic in all states — California, Colorado, Alabama, and New Mexico still apply state income tax to overtime pay. Check your state page for local rules.