Key Takeaways In 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later in the year.Eight states already have a higher minimum wage and won’t raise ...

WASHINGTON — Nearly 20 U.S. states will be raising their minimum wages on Jan. 1, while three other states are also planning increases later in 2026. The moves have the potential to boost pay for ...

Back in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act led to the first minimum wage of $0.25 per hour. Over time, the federal minimum wage has obviously increased — but it hasn't always kept pace with inflation.

On Jan. 1, the minimum wage increased in 19 states and 49 cities and counties. In 60 of these jurisdictions, the minimum wage will reach or exceed $15 an hour for some or all employers. This includes ...

Some workers will receive pay boosts next year as higher minimum wage regulations take effect in 22 states and 66 cities and counties across the U.S., a change that could help low-income households ...

A grocery store cashier rings up a customer's items. For workers in 19 states, the new year brought with it a pay bump in the form of increases to the minimum wage. According to the Economic Policy ...

Minimum wage earners in Michigan will get a 10% increase in hourly pay starting Jan. 1. The state’s minimum wage will jump from the current $12.48 an hour to $13.73 at the start of the new year.

Florida's minimum wage will increase to $14 per hour for non-tipped workers on September 30, 2025. The increase is part of a voter-approved plan to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 by 2026.