In 2017, a great many states and localities passed laws increasing minimum wages beginning on January 1, 2018. (Some passed laws that will be effective on July 1, 2018 or other dates.)
Below is a summary of the minimum wage updates (and related tipped minimum wage requirements, where applicable) that go into effect on January 1, 2018, unless otherwise indicated.
Current | New | ||||
State | Categories | Minimum Wage | Tipped Minimum Wage | Minimum Wage | Tipped Minimum Wage |
Alaska | $9.80 | $9.84 | |||
Arizona | $10.00 | $7.00 | $10.50 | $7.50 | |
California | |||||
26 or more employees | $10.50 | $11.00 | |||
25 or fewer employees | $10.00 |
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