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

The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not budged since 2009, essentially leaving it to states to set meaningful minimum wage increases. Money; Getty Images Minimum-wage workers in 19 states ...

A newly proposed bill would increase Kentucky’s minimum wage to $10 per hour, placing it above the federal baseline. The ...

Michigan workers who earn minimum wage will see their pay increase with the arrival of the new year this week, whether on regular pay or a tipped pay scale. A flurry of court decisions, followed by ...

The minimum wage is increasing in 22 states in Washington DC. Let's talk about what that means for workers. These changes go into effect in 2026, most of them on January 1st, and for people who are ...

In 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 22 states. Find out what is happening in your state in our interactive graphics. In 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 22 states. Find out what is ...