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22 states raising their minimum wage in 2026 (as high as $17 per hour)

See which states are giving minimum-wage workers a raise — and how much.

Minimum-wage workers across 19 states just got a raise. Economists are split on the impact. Why some argue it could cause job losses, higher prices

For workers in 19 states, the new year brought with it a pay bump in the form of increases to the minimum wage. According to ...

8 million Americans to see wages increase this month

While the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour, many states have their own minimum wage rules.