Almost two dozen states are raising their minimum wage in 2026, providing American workers a pay bump at a time when many are struggling to cover basic necessities. In total, 88 jurisdictions — ...

Massachusetts is one of the only states in New England that didn’t see an immediate minimum wage increase in 2026. Minimum wage in Massachusetts has been $15 per hour since Jan. 1, 2023. A MA bill ...

This year, for the first time, more workers will live in states with a minimum wage of at least $15 per hour than in states with the federal minimum of $7.25. By Audra D. S. Burch As the rising cost ...

The minimum wage in the City of Las Cruces will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. According to Las Cruces Municipal Code, minimum wage for those employed in the city will increase from $12.65 to $13.01 an ...

Ever wondered what it takes to live comfortably without constantly stressing about money? While a private island might be out of reach, there’s a clear baseline salary that can cover essentials like ...

Washington state will offer a minimum wage of $17.13, the highest nationwide. Nearly 20 U.S. states are set to raise their minimum wage in 2026, boosting pay for millions of workers spanning from ...

Minnesota's minimum wage is set to increase Jan. 1. The North Star State is slated to increase its minimum wage to $11.41 an hour in 2026, according to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, ...

Ohio's minimum wage is increasing in 2026. Starting Jan. 1, Ohio's minimum wage increases to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. That's up 30 cents per hour ...

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 ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — With the new year comes new laws in Connecticut, including a hike in minimum wage. Starting Thursday, minimum-wage workers earn $16.94 per hour, which is a $0.59 bump from ...

(WJW) – People who make minimum wage in Ohio will get paid more next year. Ohio’s minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped ...