Sweeping minimum-wage hikes take hold across the country

Two states, Georgia and Wyoming, still have laws that mandate a $5.15-an-hour minimum wage, though employers in those states ...

Which State Has the Highest Minimum Wage and Which States Will Raise Pay in the New Year

Nineteen states will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2026, including Hawaii ($16), Michigan ($13.73), and Nebraska ($15).

Is MS one of the 19 states set to raise minimum wage in 2026? What we know

Nearly 20 states will increase their minimum wage starting Jan. 1, 2026 - the first year more workers will live in states ...

Minnesota increased its minimum wage in 2026. Here's how the raise compares to other states

Nebraska's minimum wage increased to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, according to the state Department of Labor. In 2022, Nebraska voters passed a ballot initiative that raised the minimum wage by $1.50 an ...

How much are minimum wage workers actually making in N.J.? The answer might surprise you.

While most minimum wage workers are earning 43 cents more per hour as of Jan. 1, there are different rates for home health ...

Virginia minimum wage going up Jan. 1. Why isn't it increasing more?

The Virginia minimum wage is increasing to $12.77 effective Jan. 1. A plan to move it to $15 in 2027 was vetoed by Gov.
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New York's minimum wage will go up in 2026 - what to know

In 2026, minimum wage will rise to $17 per hour in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island. For others across the ...
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What is the impact of minimum-wage increases on Connecticut's economy?

In 2026, Connecticut's minimum hourly wage of $16.94 will be the second-highest statewide minimum rate in the U.S.

South Dakota increased its minimum wage in 2026. Here's how the raise compares to other states

The minimum wage went up in 19 states on Jan. 1, including South Dakota, where it's now set at $11.85 an hour.