Raises calendar 2028
2028 minimum wage increases
12 scheduled changes.
- 12 minimum wage changes are scheduled in 2028: 6 state rates and 5 local rates.
- January 1, 2028: 8 jurisdictions; July 1, 2028: 4.
January 1, 20288 jurisdictions
State$18.00
Hawaiistatute · HRS 387-2(a)(11) as amended by Act 114, SLH 2022 (HB 2510).
$18.00from $16.00 (+$2.00)
State$15.00
Virginiastatute · From 2028-01-01 until 2029-01-01, the greater of $15.00 or the federal minimum wage. DOLI lists 2028: $15.00.
$15.00from $13.75 (+$1.25)
StateTBA
Alaskaindexed-unannounced · After the $15 step, the rate is adjusted annually for inflation (CPI-U Anchorage), calculated by September 30 for the next calendar year and rounded...
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
StateTBA
Floridaindexed-unannounced · On September 30, 2027 and each September 30 thereafter the agency calculates a CPI-W adjustment (12 months prior to September 1), and 'each adjusted...
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
StateTBA
Michiganindexed-unannounced · State Treasurer calculates in October 2027 using CPI-U Midwest, publishes by 2027-11-01, effective 2028-01-01; skipped if Michigan unemployment was...
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
City$21.99
Edgewater, COall employers · ordinance · Council-approved schedule (tipped $18.97).
$21.99from $19.99 (+$2.00)
CityTBA
Boulder (city), COall employers · ordinance · Prior-year CPI-U (Denver-Aurora-Lakewood) increase applied annually from 2028.
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
July 1, 20284 jurisdictions
StateTBA
District of Columbiastatute · 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 32-1003(f) as...
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Sector$28.50
Los Angeles (city) - Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage, CAhotel workers (cash wage) · ordinance · Health benefit rate from 7/1/2028 tied to airport (LAAC 10.37.3(a)) rate, pending calculation
$28.50from $25.50 (+$3.00)
Sector$23.00
San Diego - Hospitality Minimum Wage, CAevent centers · ordinance
$23.00from $22.00 (+$1.00)
Sector$22.00
San Diego - Hospitality Minimum Wage, CAhotels and amusement parks · ordinance
$22.00from $20.50 (+$1.50)