Paychecks for minimum-wage employees will reflect increases in 19 states starting January 1. More than 8.3 million workers ...

This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal ...

Discover which U.S. states raised minimum wage in 2026 and how much you could earn. Learn the new rates and implications for ...

Twenty-two states will raise their minimum wage in 2026, while 20 states will remain at the $7.25 federal minimum wage.

A total of 19 states increased their minimums in 2026, each of them landing between $10 an hour and $18 an hour. Nationwide, ...

Key Takeaways Nineteen states will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2026, including Hawaii ($16), Michigan ($13.73), and Nebraska ($15). Florida's increase to $15 takes effect Sept. 30, 2026.The ...

In 19 states, minimum wage workers will see a boost in their pay starting Jan. 1, 2026. When minimum wage increases, it often ...