Michigan's Minimum Wage Increases on July 1
Michigan's
minimum wage will increase by 25 cents on July 1, when it climbs to $7.40 an hour for most workers. The increase is the last of three increases approved in 2006. The minimum wage increased to $6.95 on October 1, 2006, from $5.15, and then to $7.15 on July 1, 2007. Along with the minimum wage change, the sub-minimum wage for young workers will also increase, rising to $6.29 an hour from its current rate of $6.08. The rate will then move to $6.55 an hour on July 24, when the federal minimum wage increases and these younger workers become covered by the higher federal rate. The sub-minimum wage is for those under 18 years of age and equals 85 percent of the adult minimum wage. The minimum wage for tipped employees will not increase on July 1. Despite last year's increase and forthcoming increases in the federal minimum wage, most Michigan workers will not be affected by the changes as the state's minimum wage rate will remain above the federal rate. The federal minimum hourly wage is currently $5.85 and increases to $6.55 on July 24 and to $7.25 on July 24, 2009.
