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 ...

The corks have been popped, the calendar pages turned and a day that promised fresh starts also brought with it some pay bumps for millions of Americans. Hourly minimum wages increased in 21 states on ...

Minimum wages vary widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at them in both euro and purchasing power ...

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 ...

This July marks 15 years since the federal minimum wage was last increased. Given the federal wage floor is not indexed to inflation, nor any other measure such as productivity growth, it’s been stuck ...

The federal minimum wage has not increased from $7.25 per hour since 2009. On the campaign trail, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has said that needs to change. While some states and ...

On Jan. 1, the minimum wage increased in 19 states and 49 cities and counties. In 60 of these jurisdictions, the minimum wage will reach or exceed $15 an hour for some or all employers. This includes ...

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 ...

MIAMI — Minimum-wage workers in Florida will see a subtle increase in their paycheck in 2025 thanks to a state constitutional amendment approved by voters nearly five years ago. In 2020, voters ...

Vermont's minimum wage of $14.01 leaves some residents struggling to afford basic necessities, despite being above the federal minimum. The state's minimum wage falls short of neighboring states, ...

Renters across the US have something to cheer about: Rents declined in November, making it a bit more affordable for many—especially those earning minimum wage. Across the 50 largest metros, the ...