The current minimum wage in the U.S. state of Wisconsin is $7.25 per hour, and in 2023, it will most likely remain the same. As of 2010, Wisconsin was one of the 25 states that followed the federal minimum wage rate in the United States. Since then, it has neither raised nor lowered the minimum wage for its workers. This is likely to remain the same even in 2023, as the state does not have any plans to make any changes to the federal minimum wage rate.
Although the federal minimum wage rate is the same for most states, Wisconsin has its own unique policies in regards to minimum wage. For example, certain employers are exempt from Wisconsin’s minimum wage requirements including volunteer workers, certain agricultural workers, and most independent contractors. This means that these workers are not legally entitled to receive the same minimum wage rate as other workers in the state. Similarly, certain employment types may be subjected to lower minimum wage rates. For example, workers under the age of 19 may receive a lower minimum wage rate of $4.90 per hour. Therefore, despite the federal minimum wage rate being $7.25 per hour, some employees in Wisconsin may legally receive a significantly lower minimum wage rate.
Moreover, the minimum wage rate varies from locality to locality in Wisconsin. While many cities in Wisconsin generally follow the federal minimum wage rate, some localities have their own distinct rules. For instance, in 2017, the city of Madison increased the minimum wage rate to $10.10 per hour. Other counties such as Milwaukee have increased the minimum wage to $12.50 per hour. It is expected that by 2023, the number of localities that enact their own minimum wage rate will continue to increase, resulting in certain workers potentially receiving much higher hourly wages than the federal minimum rate.
All in all, it is safe to say that the minimum wage in Wisconsin in 2023 is likely to be the same as it is today. This will be the case unless the state legislature makes changes to the federal minimum wage rate or additional cities or countries implement their own localized minimum wage rates. With that being said, the rate could still vary from one locality to another, as is the case today. Regardless, it is important for all workers in Wisconsin to be informed about the state’s ever-changing landscape regarding minimum wages, as it could have a major impact on their overall income.
