"Minimum wage is up in 19 states starting January 1, affecting over 8 million workers. Washington, D.C., has the highest minimum wage in the US at $17.95 per hour, while 20 states still either mandate $7.25 or default to the federal line. Business Insider listed the minimum wage in each state, from highest to lowest. We bolded the states where wages increased starting January 1, 2026."
"$17.00/hour or more Washington, D.C.: $17.95 Washington: $17.13 (increased from $16.66) New York: $17 (increased from $16.50) *The minimum wage applies only in New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County. $16/hour - $17/hour Connecticut: $16.94 (increased from $16.35) California: $16.90 (increased from $16.50) Hawaii: $16.00 (increased from $14) Oregon: $16.30 or $15.05 or $14.05 New York: $16.00 (increased from $15.50) *The minimum wage outside New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County."
"$15/hour - $16/hour New Jersey: $15.92 (increased from $15.49) *The minimum wage for employers who employ fewer than six people and employees engaged in seasonal employment in New Jersey is $15.23 per hour. Colorado: $15.16 (increased from $14.81) Arizona: $15.15 (increased from $14.70) Maine: $15.10 (increased from $14.65) Delaware: $15.00 Illinois: $15.00 Massachusetts: $15.00 Maryland: $15.00 Missouri: $15.00 (increased from $13.75) Nebraska: $15.00 (increased from $13.50)"
Minimum wages rose in 19 states on January 1, affecting over 8 million workers. Washington, D.C., had the highest minimum wage at $17.95 per hour. Numerous states increased rates, with Washington at $17.13, New York city-area at $17, and several states in the $16 range including Connecticut, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Rhode Island. A cluster of states moved into the $15–$16 range, including New Jersey, Colorado, Arizona, Maine, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, and Nebraska. Twenty states continue to apply the federal minimum of $7.25 or have no state minimum wage.
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