In 2026, minimum wage will vary sharply nationwide, with some states raising pay, others already offering higher rates, and many still at the federal $7.25 rate.

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

On January 1, 2026, millions of workers will see new minimum wages kick in across the U.S. Some states lift pay each year using inflation formulas, while others are reaching targets set in law. Dozens ...

From January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Nebraska will be $15 per hour, consolidating a series of gradual increases that ...

Edith Rangel is one of 250 permanent employees who will benefit from an increase in the San Diego Community College District’s minimum wage increase. Photo credit: Courtesy, SDCCD The San Diego ...

A story from Arrow Reporter Katrina Douglass, regarding the possible effects of the upcoming wage increase on campus. The Arrow is the multimedia student news organization of the Southeast Missouri ...

A pay raise is on the way for millions of American workers next year. On Jan. 1, minimum wage rates will climb in 19 states and 49 cities and counties across the US. That’s good news for many ...

The last time the federal minimum wage increased, Barack Obama had just taken office, the iPhone 3GS was the hot new gadget and you could still rent DVDs at Blockbuster. Since July 2009, the number ...

I just read a letter to the editor, “Hurt by minimum-wage laws” (July 13). This letter struck me as a perfect example of a person stating an objection to something, the minimum wage, and trying to ...