Detroit Minimum Wage 2026 (MI)
Last updated: · Part of Michigan
Detroit, MI · Minimum Wage 2026
$10.56/hr
Follows the Michigan state rate
Follows state rate
Detroit Minimum Wage vs. Michigan
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $10.56/hr | — |
| Michigan (state rate) | $10.56/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Detroit Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Detroit does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Detroit must pay at least the Michigan state minimum wage of $10.56/hr. Follows Michigan state rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Detroit is $10.56 per hour, the same as the Michigan state minimum wage, since Detroit does not set its own local rate.
No. Detroit follows the Michigan state minimum wage of $10.56/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Detroit follows the same $10.56/hr rate as the rest of Michigan. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Detroit.