State minimum wage changes arrive January 1
Posted December 28, 2018
The minimum wage will be higher in 20 states in 2019 as state laws, annual adjustments for inflation, and ballot initiatives drive the larger-than-usual number of increases.
The rate will go up in 18 states on January 1 and will change in New York state on December 31. Michigan’s increase will take effect in late March.
In addition to making sure any necessary payroll adjustments are made, employers should display the new state minimum wage poster.
Here’s a look at the updated rates:
State Minimum Wage and Poster Updates 2019 | |||
| State | Current Rate | New Rate | New Minimum Wage Poster Needed? |
| Alaska | $9.84 | $9.89 | Yes |
| Arizona | $10.50 | $11.00 | Yes |
| Arkansas | $8.50 | $9.25 | Yes |
| California* | $10.50; $11 | $11/$12 | Yes |
| Colorado | $10.20 | $11.10 | Yes |
| Delaware | $8.25 | $8.75 | Yes |
| Florida | $8.25 | $8.46 | Yes |
| Maine | $10 | $11.00 | Yes |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $12.00 | Yes |
| Michigan**** | $9.25 | $9.45 | Yes |
| Minnesota* | $7.87; $9.65 | $8.04/$9.86 | Yes |
| Missouri | $7.85 | $8.60 | Yes |
| Montana | $8.30 | $8.50 | Recommended |
| New Jersey | $8.60 | $8.85 | Yes |
| New York** | $10.40; $11; $12; $13 | $11.10; $12; $13.50; $15 | Yes |
| Ohio | $8.30 | $8.55 | Yes |
| Rhode Island | $10.10 | $10.50 | Yes |
| South Dakota | $8.85 | $9.10 | Recommended |
| Vermont | $10.50 | $10.78 | Yes |
| Washington*** | $9.78; $11.50 | $12.00 | Recommended |
| *Rate varies based on business size. | |||
This article was written by Terri Dougherty, SHRM-CP, PHR, of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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