MIMichigan pay rules
Minimum wage $13.73, going up to $15.00 on January 1, 2027. Overtime after 40 hours in a week. If you are fired, your last check is due by the next regular payday.
Michigan minimum wage$13.73 now, $15.00 from January 1, 2027
Michigan overtime lawsWeekly overtime after 40 hours
Michigan final paycheck lawFired: next regular payday
Michigan PTO payout lawDepends on written policy
| Rule | Michigan | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $13.73 an hour since January 1, 2026. Going up to $15.00 on January 1, 2027. Applies to employers of 2 or more. Rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027, then adjusts annually for inflation. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Cash pay if you get tips | At least $5.49 an hour. Tips may make up the rest, up to $8.24. Tipped cash wage rises to $6.30 on January 1, 2027 and keeps rising until it reaches 50% of the minimum wage in 2031. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Overtime | 1.5x after 40 hours in a work week. No daily overtime. | MCL 408.934achecked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if fired | Next regular payday | MCL 408.475checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if you quit | Next regular payday | MCL 408.475checked October 29, 2026 |
| If the last check is late | None automatic. Claims under the Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act. | MCL 408.475checked October 29, 2026 |
| Unused vacation when you leave | Depends on your employer's written policy. The employer's written policy or contract governs whether earned but unused vacation is paid when you leave the job. | MCL 408.473checked October 29, 2026 |
| Meal break | No state meal period requirement for adults. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Rest break | No state rest period requirement. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
These rules cover the whole state. Cities and industries with their own rules are noted in the table. Checked October 29, 2026. Next check: January 1, 2027.