8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.

For the first time ever, more Americans will live in states with at least a $15 minimum wage than in those tied to the $7.25 ...

Mapped: Which states are raising the minimum wage in 2026—and which will still be at $7.25 an hour

Key Takeaways In 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later in ...
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Minimum Wage To Increase In Ohio In 2026

Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase Jan. 1, 2026, to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This adjustment represents a 2.8% increase from the current ...
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The Gap Between Minimum Wage and the Cost of Living in Every State

In the states where a minimum wage job will get you closest to paying your bills, you’ll still come up about $14,000 short each year. In another state, the gap is $73,000 and you would have to work 2 ...

Map Reveals Only 5 Metros Where Minimum Wage Workers Can Afford Rent

Even after rent prices has been declining nationwide for months, minimum wage workers are struggling to afford monthly ...

Minimum wage going up next year; here’s how much you’ll make in 2026

Right now, the minimum wage in New Jersey is $14.53, but that will change on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. On the first day of the ...