Summer 2026 state minimum-wage increases, size of increase, and type of increase
| State | 2025 minimum wage | 2026 minimum wage | Minimum wage increase | 2025 tipped minimum wage | 2026 tipped minimum wage | Tipped minimum wage increase | Type of increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $13.00 | $14.00 | $1.00 | $13.00 | $14.00 | $1.00 | Ballot measure |
| District of Columbia | $17.95 | $18.40 | $0.45 | $10.00 | $10.30 | $0.30 | Inflation adjustment |
| Oregon | $15.05 | $15.55 | $0.50 | $15.05 | $15.55 | $0.50 | Inflation adjustment |
| Oregon (Portland Urban Growth Boundary) | $16.30 | $16.80 | $0.50 | $16.30 | $16.80 | $0.50 | Inflation adjustment |
| Oregon (Nonurban counties) | $14.05 | $14.55 | $0.50 | $14.05 | $14.55 | $0.50 | Inflation adjustment |
Notes: “Legislation” indicates that the new rate was established by the legislature. “Ballot measure” indicates the new rate was set by a ballot initiative passed by voters. “Inflation adjustment” indicates that the new rate was established by a formula, reflecting the change in prices over the preceding year. Oregon has separate minimum wages by region of the state.
Source: EPI compilation of minimum-wage data from state agency websites and state legislation.