Posted 1/5/2024, 11:00:00 AM
Minimum Wage Rising in 22 States This Year, Giving Pay Bumps to Millions
- Minimum wage is increasing in 22 states in 2024, providing raises for nearly 10 million lower-income workers
- Pay hikes range from $0.23 per hour in Michigan to $2 per hour in Hawaii
- Washington currently has the highest state minimum wage at $16.28 per hour
- Nevada, Oregon, and Florida will also boost minimum wages later in 2024
- Federal minimum wage remains unchanged at $7.25 per hour since over a decade ago