About States Minimum Wage Guide

Who We Are

States Minimum Wage Guide is an independent, editorially driven resource that tracks and explains minimum wage rates, tipped wage rules, and overtime exemption thresholds for all 50 US states. We are not a government agency, a law firm, or an advocacy organization — we are a research and publishing team focused on making wage law accessible and accurate.

Why This Site Exists

Minimum wage law in the United States is fragmented across federal, state, and sometimes city levels, with different rates, effective dates, and rules for tipped workers in every jurisdiction. Finding the current, correct rate for a specific state often means navigating multiple government websites, each with its own format and update schedule. This site exists to put all of that in one place, clearly labeled, with sources cited, so workers, employers, and anyone else can find the answer without hunting through agency portals.

Editorial Standards

Every wage rate published on this site is sourced from official state Department of Labor websites, state legislative records, or the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. We do not estimate, project, or guess at rates. When a state announces a scheduled increase, we publish the new rate only after the effective date has passed and the state's own website reflects it.

Our blog content is researched and written by our editorial team using primary sources: state and federal labor department publications, legislative text, court rulings, and official company announcements for corporate wage coverage. We cite sources inline and link to the original material wherever possible.

How We Update Rates

We monitor state Department of Labor websites and legislative calendars for announced minimum wage changes. When a new rate takes effect, our system ingests the updated data from official sources, and the change is reviewed before publication. The "last updated" date on every page reflects the most recent data refresh.

Funding

This site is supported by advertising. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage, and advertisers have no influence over the wage data, blog content, or any other editorial material published here. Sponsored placements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content.

Disclaimer

The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Wage laws change, and this site may not reflect the most current version at any given moment. Always verify current requirements with your state's Department of Labor or a qualified professional before making employment or payroll decisions.