Dec 28, 2020

2021 Minimum Wage Rates

As a reminder, some states will experience an increase to their minimum wage rate effective January 21, 2021.  C2 will review clients work locations, employee rates of pay and notify any clients affected by the below.

State

2021 Minimum Wage

Alaska

$10.34

Arizona

$12.15

Arkansas

$11.00

California

$14.00

Colorado

$12.32

Maine

$12.15

Maryland

$11.75

Massachusetts

$13.50

Michigan

$9.87

Missouri

$10.30

Montana

$8.75

New Jersey

$12.00

New Mexico

$10.50

New York

$12.50

Ohio

$8.80

Rhode Island

$11.50

South Dakota

$9.45

Vermont

$11.75

Washington

$13.69

West Virginia

$8.75

$11.75 applies to Maryland employers with 15 or more employees. Employers in Maryland with 14 of fewer employees must pay a minimum wage of $11.60 per hour.

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We handle payroll, benefits, compliance and risk so you can focus on your business.

© 2026 C2 Essentials, All Rights Reserved

We handle payroll, benefits, compliance and risk so you can focus on your business.

© 2026 C2 Essentials, All Rights Reserved

We handle payroll, benefits, compliance and risk so you can focus on your business.

© 2026 C2 Essentials, All Rights Reserved

We handle payroll, benefits, compliance and risk so you can focus on your business.

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