California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.

Rhode Island’s last minimum wage increase, to $15 an hour, went into effect in January 2025. McKee signed legislation in 2021 ...

For 2025, the state’s minimum wage has been set at $16.66 per hour, and is scheduled to rise to $17.13 per hour in 2026, ...

From January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Washington state will increase to $17.13 per hour for employees aged sixteen and ...

When Jan. 1 rolls around, Missouri's minimum wage will increase from $13.75 to $15 an hour, putting the state ahead of many others.