How it works. Pick the state where the work is done, list each employee's hourly rate and weekly hours, and the calculator shows who falls under the 2027 minimum, the raise each needs, the date it's due and what it adds to a week of payroll.
Check your payroll against the 2027 minimum
Choose a state and list your staff to see who needs a raise and when.
What the calculator uses
- 2027 floor
- The state's general adult rate from the 2027 table, or the tier you pick (small employers, regions, youth or training rates where the state has them). Where a state's own rate is below $7.25 or there's no state law, it uses the federal $7.25 for FLSA-covered employers.
- Date
- The state's effective date. Most are January 1, 2027. Alaska rises to $15.00 on July 1, 2027. District of Columbia and Oregon change on July 1, 2027 and hadn't announced 2027 amounts when we checked.
- Weekly cost
- Raise × hours up to 40, plus raise × 1.5 for overtime hours. Tipped lines: straight time on the cash wage.
- Rest of 2027
- Weekly cost × weeks from the effective date to December 31, 2027.
It doesn't know about city or county rates, union contracts, exemptions or industry rates. If your business is in a city with its own minimum, compare with that rate too.
General information, not legal advice, checked November 2026 against the state data in our 2027 minimum wage table. A state can change a rate after we check, cities and counties can set higher rates, and exemptions depend on the job and the employer. Before you change payroll, confirm the rate on the state labor department's site or with your payroll provider or employment attorney. MCC Solutions isn't affiliated with any government agency.
Questions about the calculator
How do I work out the cost of a minimum wage increase?
For each employee under the new rate, take the new rate minus their current rate, then multiply by weekly hours. Hours over 40 cost the difference at time and a half, because overtime is paid on the regular rate. Add employer payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare are 7.65%) if you want the full cost.
Do employees already above the new minimum need a raise?
Not under minimum wage law. The calculator only flags people below the new floor. Some employers adjust pay just above the minimum to keep differences between roles; that's a business choice, not a requirement, and the calculator doesn't assume it.
When do I start paying the new rate?
From the effective date, for hours worked on or after it. A pay period that starts in December 2026 and ends in January 2027 uses the old rate for December hours and the new rate for January hours. For mid-year states (Alaska, District of Columbia and Oregon on July 1, 2027) the same split applies.
How are tipped employees handled?
Mark a line with 'tipped' and the calculator compares it with the state's tipped cash wage instead of the full minimum. In states with no tip credit, such as California, Washington or Minnesota, tipped staff get the full minimum and the calculator uses that. If tips don't bring someone up to the full minimum in a week, the employer pays the difference.
Is anything I type saved?
No. The form sends your list to our server only to work out this page and nothing is stored. Leave out names if you prefer: rates and hours are enough.
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