The following states will be increasing the minimum wage for 2016. Don’t forget to contact your payroll team, as many providers will not automatically update the wage rate without your authorization!
| State | Min Wage | Tipped Employee Min Wage |
| Alaska | $9.75 | N/A |
| Arkansas | $8.00 | N/A |
| California | $10.00 | N/A |
| Connecticut | $9.60 | $6.07 |
| Hawaii | $8.50 | $7.75 |
| Massachusetts | $10.00 | $3.35 |
| Michigan | $8.50 | $3.23 |
| Nebraska | $9.00 | $2.13 |
| New York | $9.00 (eff. Dec. 31, 2015) | $7.50 (eff. Dec. 31, 2015) |
| Rhode Island | $9.60 | $3.39 |
| South Dakota | $8.55 | $4.28 |
| Vermont | $9.60 | $4.80 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $2.62 |