Michigan Wage, Minimum Wage & Overtime Calculators
Free, legally verified wage compliance tools for Michigan workers and employers. Updated for calendar year 2026 under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (2025 PA 1), the Earned Sick Time Act (2025 PA 2), and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) standards.
Michigan Minimum Wage & Back Pay Calculator
Audit statutory minimum wages under MCL 408.934 ($13.73/hr in 2026), evaluate 85% youth rates, $4.25 training wage, and compute confirmed back-pay deficits.
Michigan Tipped Minimum Wage & Tip Credit Calculator
Enforce Michigan’s $5.49/hr direct cash wage floor, $8.24 max tip credit, tip shortfall make-up pay, and tipped overtime calculations under 2025 PA 1.
Michigan Overtime & Salaried Regular Rate Calculator
Calculate statutory overtime over 40 weekly hours under MCL 408.934a, blend nondiscretionary bonuses into the regular rate, and audit salaried nonexempt overtime.
Michigan Final Paycheck & Wage Payment Calculator
Determine final wage payment deadlines on the regular scheduled payday under 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.475) and evaluate contractual PTO cashouts.
Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Calculator
Calculate statutory sick time under 2025 PA 2 (1:30 accrual ratio, 72h/40h annual paid use caps, carryover rights, and 120-day optional waiting period).
Overview of Michigan Employment & Wage Laws
Michigan's labor landscape underwent significant structural reform following the Michigan Supreme Court's 2024 ruling in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, which invalidated the Legislature's 2018 "adopt-and-amend" strategy on voter-initiated minimum wage and paid sick leave measures. In response, the Michigan Legislature enacted 2025 Public Act 1 (amending the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act) and 2025 Public Act 2 (amending the Earned Sick Time Act), establishing new multi-year statutory schedules effective February 21, 2025.
Minimum Wage
$13.73/hr in 2026, stepping to $15.00/hr on Jan 1, 2027. Covers employers of 2+ employees. Youth 16–17 rate is 85% ($11.67/hr in 2026).
Tipped Wage
Direct cash floor is 40% of minimum wage ($5.49/hr in 2026). Max tip credit is $8.24/hr. Tipped overtime floor is $12.355/hr.
Earned Sick Time
Accrues at 1 hr per 30 hrs worked. Annual paid use cap is 72 hrs (11+ employees) or 40 hrs (10 or fewer employees).
For wage disputes, unpaid overtime, or illegal paycheck deductions, Michigan workers may file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Wage and Hour Division or pursue private civil actions under Michigan Compiled Laws.