These states will raise the minimum wage in 2026 - ABC News
4 days ago · Washington state will offer a minimum wage of $17.13, the highest nationwide. Nearly 20 U.S. states are set to raise their minimum wage in 2026, boosting pay for millions of …
New Year, New Money: 19 States Raise Minimum Wages - Forbes
1 day ago · With 2026 upon us, paychecks for minimum-wage employees will reflect increases in 19 states starting January 1. More than 8.3 million workers are expected to benefit from these …
Summary of Wage Increases in 2026 As affordability challenges grow, NELP supports 2026 wage increases that move us toward a good-jobs economy, rooted in living wages for all. On …
Minimum wage increases in 2026 - Ballotpedia
Dec 10, 2025 · In 2026, the minimum wage was set to increase in 22 states and Washington, D.C. The increases range from 28 cents in Minnesota to $2.00 in Hawaii.
2026 State and Major Locality Minimum Wage Updates
2 days ago · Nineteen states, plus several major localities, will increase their minimum wage rates in the new year. The chart below lists state and certain major locality minimum wage increases …
2026 Minimum Wage Rates and Effective Dates by State
Dec 18, 2025 · Learn which states have 2026 minimum wage rate changes, when increases take effect, and key compliance considerations for employers.
Here's where the minimum wage will go up in 2026 - USA TODAY
Dec 9, 2025 · Dozens of cities, states, and counties will raise the wage floor in 2026, helping somewhat offset the spiraling cost of living.
2026 Minimum Wage Rates By State | OnTheClock
2 days ago · 2026 Minimum Wage Rates By State As of Jan. 1, 2026, the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour, a rate that has been in effect since July 24, 2009. In situations where …
Minimum wage just went up in 19 U.S. states - CNBC
1 day ago · More than 8.3 million workers are expected to benefit from minimum wage hikes in 19 states including Arizona, California, Michigan, New Jersey and New York.
Minimum wages rise across states and cities in 2026- Fast …
12 hours ago · 01-02-2026 NEWS 8.3 million Americans started 2026 with a pay raise Workers in states from California to New York saw minimum wage increases take effect Thursday.