8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.

For the first time ever, more Americans will live in states with at least a $15 minimum wage than in those tied to the $7.25 ...

Mapped: Which states are raising the minimum wage in 2026—and which will still be at $7.25 an hour

Key Takeaways In 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later in ...
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Minimum Wage To Increase In Ohio In 2026

Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase Jan. 1, 2026, to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This adjustment represents a 2.8% increase from the current ...
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The Gap Between Minimum Wage and the Cost of Living in Every State

In the states where a minimum wage job will get you closest to paying your bills, you’ll still come up about $14,000 short each year. In another state, the gap is $73,000 and you would have to work 2 ...

California’s minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour

California's minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation and an increase will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Some cities ...

Minimum wages in 2026: See which states are raising pay and who is stuck at $7.25

Workers in 2026 face differing minimum wage outcomes based on location. Nineteen states will see pay hikes on January 1.

Minimum wage going up next year; here’s how much you’ll make in 2026

Right now, the minimum wage in New Jersey is $14.53, but that will change on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. On the first day of the ...