The minimum wage will increase $0.35 from $11.50 to to $11.85 per hour for non-tipped employees on Jan. 1, 2026.

The minimum wage for tipped employees will increase to $5.925 per hour. Tipped employees must receive total compensation equal to or in excess of the non-tipped minimum wage with the tipped minimum wage and tips combined. The tipped minimum wage is half of the non-tipped minimum wage. ×

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