Effective January 1, 2021, the minimum wage will rise in these states to help hourly workers get an adjusted cost of living increase. The amount of increases vary across the country, with ...

The federal minimum wage has not changed in 15 years. In July 2009, it increased from $6.55 to $7.25. Many states have higher ...

Some states also have different minimum wages based on the size of the business or other requirements. In that case, we used the higher minimum wage. The following map highlights the current ...

The following map shows what $15 really means ... really worth in the Sunshine State and other states and cities that have increased their minimum wage. Koenig also noted that cost of living ...

The darker the color, the higher the concentration of low-wage workers. Click “More maps” to see the impact on different demographic groups. Data by state: While the federal minimum wage has been ...

Raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour has been debated for a long time. It’s surprising to know that it has not been increased since 2009. 20 U.S. states still follow the ...

In the United States, the federal minimum wage — $7.25 per hour as of 2024 — is established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This legislation also dictates that covered employees, in ...

The court ordered the state treasurer to finalize a minimum wage in Michigan for 2025 by Nov. 1. It's likely going to be ...

Burien voters will weigh in on a measure to raise the city’s minimum wage to about $20 an hour during a February special ...

In-N-Out Burger has raised prices in California after the state enacted a minimum wage increase that boosted hourly wages to $20, which comes amid stubborn inflation. Fast food restaurants in ...

In 1938, the federal minimum wage was set at 25 cents per hour and rose periodically over the following 71 years. In 2009, it increased to $7.25 per hour and remained at this level for more than 12 ...

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has set a date in 2026 for Oklahoma to vote on raising the minimum wage, rather than in November as ...