21 states are getting minimum wage bumps in 2025
Increases in Delaware, Illinois and Rhode Island will bring those states' minimums to $15 an hour, meaning 10 states and Washington, D.C., will now have $15 or higher minimum wage.
Minimum wage just went up in these 21 states
The other states with minimum wage increases put into effect by their own residents were New York, which now has a $15.50 hourly rate — $16.50 for those working in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County — and Michigan at $10.56.
Here's how much New York's minimum wage will increase in 2025
NEW YORK - New York State is raising the minimum wage by $0.50 to $16.50 an hour for employees in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, according to the state's Department of Labor. The rest of the state will also see a $0.50 increase to $15.50. The 2025 increases will be followed by another $0.50 increase in 2026.
Virginia Minimum Wage Increased Effective Jan. 1
RICHMOND — Virginia's minimum wage increased from $12 per hour to $12.41 per hour effective Jan. 1 thanks to the Virginia Minimum Wage Act. The General Assembly reenacted the Virginia Minimum Wage
Arizona's minimum wage increases
Some Arizona workers will see a slight pay raise this year. The state’s minimum wage will go from $14.35 to $14.70 an hour, as Arizona law requires it to be based on how inflation impacted the cost of living.
Pennsylvania Debates Wage Hike as Neighbors Increase Minimums
As the new year begins, twenty-one states across the United States are implementing increases in their minimum wages. However, Pennsylvania remains among the twenty states still adhering to the federal
Ohio minimum wage goes up
Wage increases took effect Jan. 1 COLUMBUS — Ohio's minimum wage increased on Jan. 1 to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $394,
When does the minimum wage increase apply in Florida?
As 2025 approaches, both California and Florida are set to implement significant increases in their minimum wage rates, impacting millions of workers.
These are the states with the highest minimum wage starting in January 2025
Workers in several states may see an increase as minimum wages are implemented. Here’s where that wage will be highest starting in 2025.
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