In 2026, minimum wage levels will differ widely by state, with some raising pay and others staying at $7.25. In 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make ...

Minimum wage policy is about to shift again as the calendar turns, with a new round of state level increases scheduled to take effect at the start of 2026. While federal law has held the nationwide ...

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 ...

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 ...

The state House on Tuesday passed the latest version of a minimum wage increase and introduced the main appropriations bill ...