2028 minimum wage increases

• 12 minimum wage changes are scheduled in 2028: 6 state rates and 5 local ordinances.
• The first 2028 change takes effect January 1, 2028; the last July 1, 2028.
• Jan 1, 2028: 8 jurisdictions; Jul 1, 2028: 4.

2028 at a glance

Every 2028 change

January 1, 2028 8 jurisdictions

1. JAN1Sat
   State · statute

   Hawaii

   $18.00 from $16.00 (+$2.00) · HRS 387-2(a)(11) as amended by Act 114, SLH 2022 (HB 2510).
2. JAN1Sat
   State · statute

   Virginia

   $15.00 from $13.75 (+$1.25) · From 2028-01-01 until 2029-01-01, the greater of $15.00 or the federal minimum wage. DOLI lists 2028: $15.00.
3. JAN1Sat
   State · indexed, amount TBA

   Alaska

   amount to be announced · After the $15 step, the rate is adjusted annually for inflation (CPI-U Anchorage), calculated by September 30 for the next calendar year...
4. JAN1Sat
   State · indexed, amount TBA

   Florida

   amount to be announced · On September 30, 2027 and each September 30 thereafter the agency calculates a CPI-W adjustment (12 months prior to September 1), and...
5. JAN1Sat
   State · indexed, amount TBA

   Michigan

   amount to be announced · State Treasurer calculates in October 2027 using CPI-U Midwest, publishes by 2027-11-01, effective 2028-01-01; skipped if Michigan...
6. JAN1Sat
   City ordinance · ordinance

   Edgewater, CO - all employers

   $21.99 from $19.99 (+$2.00) · Council-approved schedule (tipped $18.97).
7. JAN1Sat
   City ordinance · ordinance

   Portland, ME - all employers

   $19.00 from $17.75 (+$1.25) · Sec. 33.7(b)(iv).
8. JAN1Sat
   City ordinance · amount TBA

   Boulder (city), CO - all employers

   amount to be announced · Prior-year CPI-U (Denver-Aurora-Lakewood) increase applied annually from 2028.

July 1, 2028 4 jurisdictions

1. JUL1Sat
   State · amount TBA

   District of Columbia

   amount to be announced · Tipped cash wage rises from 56% to 60% of the standard minimum wage on 2028-07-01 (then 65% in 2030, 70% in 2032, 75% in 2034) under...
2. JUL1Sat
   Sector ordinance · ordinance

   Los Angeles (city) - Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage, CA - hotel workers (cash wage)

   $28.50 from $25.50 (+$3.00) · Health benefit rate from 7/1/2028 tied to airport (LAAC 10.37.3(a)) rate, pending calculation
3. JUL1Sat
   Sector ordinance · ordinance

   San Diego - Hospitality Minimum Wage, CA - event centers

   $23.00 from $22.00 (+$1.00)
4. JUL1Sat
   Sector ordinance · ordinance

   San Diego - Hospitality Minimum Wage, CA - hotels and amusement parks

   $22.00 from $20.50 (+$1.50)

All scheduled increases