Minimum Wage by State Lookup

Minimum Wage by State Lookup shows the current 2026 minimum wage for any US state and compares it directly against the $7.25 federal minimum wage, unchanged since 2009. Twenty states still default to the federal rate, while others — led by Washington, D.C. and Washington State — have set minimums well above $17 per hour. A full sortable table lets you see every state ranked side by side in one view. Some cities set an even higher local minimum than their state, most notably Seattle, New York City (and Long Island/Westchester), and San Francisco, which the tool calls out explicitly rather than trying to maintain a full city-level table.

Key Features

• All 50 States Plus DC

  Every state's current 2026 minimum wage is available in a simple dropdown lookup.

• Federal Rate Comparison

  Shows the gap between your selected state's minimum wage and the $7.25 federal floor.

• Full Sortable Table

  Expand a table of every state ranked from highest to lowest minimum wage.

• Higher Local Minimums Callout

  Flags cities like Seattle, NYC, and San Francisco that legally require more than their statewide rate.

• Visible Data Year

  A 2026 label keeps the data's currency obvious at a glance.

• Copy-Ready Summary

  One-click copy of the state and federal wage for quick reference or reports.

1. 1

   Select your state

   Choose a state from the dropdown to see its current minimum wage.

2. 2

   Compare to the federal rate

   Check the difference between your state's wage and the federal minimum.

3. 3

   Read the local minimums note

   Check whether your city has an even higher minimum wage than your state.

4. 4

   Open the full state table

   Expand the table to see every state ranked from highest to lowest.

5. 5

   Copy the result

   Use the copy button to save the figures for reference.

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