21 states raised their minimum wage in January

Minimum Wage Is Now Higher in 21 States—Is Yours One?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Over 9.2 million minimum-wage workers saw their paychecks increase as 21 states raised their wage floors to adjust for inflation, ballot measures, and legislation.Additionally, 48 cities and counties will raise the minimum wage higher than their current state's.
Which states are raising the minimum wage in 2025?
Twenty-one states are raising minimum wage this year, which is set to affect over nine million employees across the country. According to the Economic
21 states raised their minimum wage in January: The highest minimum is not in California or New York
Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the increases over the years. Washington state currently has the highest minimum.
These states are boosting their minimum wage requirement in 2025
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Ohio minimum wage gets inflation boost, some want higher
Data: U.S. Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Commerce; Chart: Axios Visuals Ohio's minimum wage increased marginally to begin 2025, but remains well below the cost of living in our region. Why it matters: It's likely to be a hot topic in 2025,
Minimum Wage Increase In Nebraska
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How much to expect to increase the minimum wage in New York this 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, New York joins a growing list of states raising their minimum wage, aiming to reach $15 or more. This move marks a significant step in addressing economic disparities and adjusting to the rising cost of living.
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State Senate opens with FOIA, minimum wage bills
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China's Minimum Wage Rose 170% Since Americans' Last Bump Up
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How the Minimum Wage Increase Affects Broome County Employees and Employers
In Broome County, the unemployment rate sits at 3.6% as of January 3, 2025, lower than the long-term average of 5.67%.
California fast food restaurant owners warn that hiking $20 minimum wage will ‘cripple’ them
The union representing fast food workers wants to hike the minimum wage above $20 an hour to $20.70 an hour — which ...
Seattle's New Minimum Wage Among Highest in Big Cities, Businesses Closing
Restaurants and coffee shops, which often operate on thin profit margins, are struggling to absorb the costs of the $20.76 ...
Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike Hurts Workers
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FOIA expansion, minimum wage, sick leave bills lead off legislative session in Lansing
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