More than 20 states will increase their minimum wage this year, boosting paychecks for millions of workers as rising costs squeeze household budgets. Both Democratic- and Republican-led states, from California and Washington to Missouri and Nebraska, have hiked their wage floors above the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.

Oklahoma remains behind several other states on it's journey to higher pay. Here's what to know about the future of minimum wage in Oklahoma.

Significant wage hikes kick in Jan. 1 for millions of workers across these states. See if your area made the list.

Raises in minimum wage went into effect New Year's Day for dozens of cities throughout the Bay Area. The statewide minimum wage rose to $16.90 from $16.50, but many cities in the Bay Area have ordinances that allow them to set higher minimum wages to help reflect the high costs of living in the region.

On New Years Day, the minimum wage increased for the fourth time in the past five years, and while this means some workers will get paid more per hour, it may cause problems for restaurants in our area.