As New York marks a minimum wage rise for a third year in a row, we look at the latest figure in other states.

In order to find the minimum wage the year you were born, we looked at the United States Department of Labor’s federal minimum wage data to find the minimum wage for every year from 1938 to 2024. Then ...

Key Takeaways In 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later in the year.Eight states already have a higher minimum wage and won’t raise ...

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 ...

Some workers will receive pay boosts next year as higher minimum wage regulations take effect in 22 states and 66 cities and counties across the U.S., a change that could help low-income households ...

Minimum wage earners in Michigan will get a 10% increase in hourly pay starting Jan. 1. The state’s minimum wage will jump from the current $12.48 an hour to $13.73 at the start of the new year.

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.