In 2026, minimum wage will vary sharply nationwide, with some states raising pay, others already offering higher rates, and ...

Back in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act led to the first minimum wage of $0.25 per hour. Over time, the federal minimum wage has obviously increased — but it hasn't always kept pace with inflation.

The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not budged since 2009, essentially leaving it to states to set meaningful minimum wage increases. Money; Getty Images Minimum-wage workers in 19 states ...

Many U.S. workers are ringing in the new year with a raise as new minimum wage increases take effect in states and localities across the country on Thursday. More than 8.3 million workers are expected ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The minimum wage went up in 19 states on Jan. 1, including Minnesota, where it's now set at $11.41 an hour. The federal minimum ...