--- title: 2022 Minimum Wage Updates description: Effective January 1, 2022, twenty states and many local jurisdictions will increase their minimum wage and/or tipped minimum wage rates. Here's what you need to know in the DMV. image: https://paysteady.com/hubfs/paysteady-logo.png --- [![PaySteady-logo](https://paysteady.com/hubfs/PaySteady-logo.svg "PaySteady-logo")](http://PaySteady.com) - [Why PaySteady](https://paysteady.com/why-paysteady) - [About Us](https://paysteady.com/about) - [Blog](https://paysteady.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://paysteady.com/contact) [Schedule a Demo](https://meetings.hubspot.com/paysteady/demo-with-paysteady) Payroll Legislation # 2022 Minimum Wage Updates Effective January 1, 2022, twenty states and many local jurisdictions will increase their minimum wage and/or tipped minimum wage rates. Here's what you need to know in the DMV. [Daniel Rafeedie](https://paysteady.com/blog/author/daniel-rafeedie) Jan 3, 2022 --- Effective January 1, 2022, 20 states and many local jurisdictions increased their minimum wage and/or tipped minimum wage rates. Several other states have scheduled increases later this year or a second planned increase to their minimum wage rate. Here's what you need to know. Locally in the DMV, the **Virginia** minimum wage increased to $11.00 per hour on January 1, 2022. Tipped wages remain unchanged at $2.13 per hour.   **Maryland** minimum wage increased to $12.50 per hour for employers with 15 or more employees or $12.20 per hour for employers with 14 or fewer employees on January 1, 2022. Tipped wages remain unchanged at $3.63 per hour. It’s worth noting that[Montgomery County](https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=36598) has a higher minimum wage than the state and is raising minimum wage rates on July 1, 2022 based on employer size.[Howard County](https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/cng-ho-ball-signs-minimum-wage-20211214-aku7wbthbbhkxe5x25bla44nq4-story.html) will also raise their minimum wage rates based on employer size on April 1, 2022.   **DC** minimum wage rates remain unchanged for now at $15.20 per hour and $5.05 per hour for tipped wages. On July 1, 2022, [DC](https://mayor.dc.gov/release/dc-residents-reminded-new-laws-going-effect-january-1-2022#:~:text=In%20accordance%20with%20the%20Fair,workers%20to%20the%20same%20rate) will increase the minimum wage to $16.10 per hour and $5.35 for tipped employees.   ### States with Minimum Wage Changes effective January 1, 2022   Arizona - $12.80   California - $15.00\*   Colorado - $12.56   Delaware - $10.50   Illinois - $12.00   Maine - $12.75   Maryland - $12.50\*   Massachusetts - $14.25   Michigan - $9.87\*   Minnesota - $10.33\*   Missouri - $11.15   Montana - $9.20   Nevada - $10.50\*   New Jersey - $13.00\*   New Mexico - $11.50   New York - $13.20   Ohio - $9.30\*   Puerto Rico - $8.50   Rhode Island - $12.25   South Dakota - $9.95   Vermont - $12.55   Virginia - $11.00   Washington - $14.49   For the most up to date minimum wage rates, please refer to the Department of Labor’s website for[minimum wage](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state) and[tipped minimum wage](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped) rates. In addition, Littler has posted a[useful chart to reference](https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/ring-new-year-minimum-wage-tipped-and-exempt-employee-pay-increases) for changing minimum wage rates in 2022.   At PaySteady we’ve got your back to make payroll as easy as possible. As always, we welcome your questions anytime at 703-672-1225 or [payroll@paysteady.com](mailto:payroll@paysteady.com).   *\*Depending on the size of the business, exact location, or other factors, this rate changes.* [Payroll Legislation](https://paysteady.com/blog/tag/payroll-legislation) ## More from the blog Payroll Legislation ### [2023 Minimum Wage Updates](https://paysteady.com/blog/2023-minimum-wage-updates) In 2023, 24 states and many local jurisdictions are increasing their minimum wage and/or tipped minimum wage rates. Daniel Rafeedie Dec 14, 2022 Payroll Legislation ### [2021 Minimum Wage Updates](https://paysteady.com/blog/paysteady/post/2021-minimum-wage-updates) A record-breaking number of jurisdictions will raise their minimum wage rates in 2021. Daniel Rafeedie Jan 7, 2021 Payroll Legislation ### [State and Local Minimum Wage Increases Effective July, 1 2026](https://paysteady.com/blog/state-and-local-minimum-wage-increases-effective-july-1-2026) Here's a helpful guide for managing state and local minimum wage increases in the second half of 2026 Daniel Rafeedie Jun 18, 2026 [Google Reviews 5.0stars 60 reviews](https://maps.app.goo.gl/T1WwBRRJSfrF1oU26) ##### Offerings - [Why PaySteady](https://paysteady.com/why-paysteady) - [About](https://paysteady.com/about) - [Blog](https://paysteady.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://paysteady.com/contact) - [Privacy Policy](https://paysteady.com/privacy-policy) - [Careers](https://paysteady.com/explore-career-options-and-join-our-team-at-paysteady) ##### Contact (703) 672-1225 payroll@paysteady.com [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/paysteady) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/40910431/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/paysteadypayroll/) © 2026 All rights reserved. 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