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City minimum wage increase to $21.45/hour

Detroit

Summary

HR needs council action to process pay raises for about 1,300 city employees across 500+ classifications by the first July paycheck. The committee nearly delayed it but reversed course so workers get the raise on time.

At a glance

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Last discussed May 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Raises for roughly 1,300 city workers take effect the first pay period in July.

✅Who benefits

About 1,300 city employees earning below the new $21.45 hourly minimum.

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