A new law, effective July 1, has resulted in an increase in minimum wage rates across 15 states and cities, benefiting millions of U.S. workers. The wage hikes come as a response to the ongoing rise ...

More U.S. cities and states are raising their minimum wages, with several now exceeding $20 an hour, reflecting a growing ...

Speaking with guest Senator Bernie Sanders, Rogan said the minimum wage in the U.S. is "ridiculous" and "insane." ...

On July 1, 2025, several states in the U.S. implemented a minimum wage increase, impacting over 880,000 workers. While not all will benefit, these changes are significant for many.

A $15 minimum wage, for example, would increase pay for 17 million U.S. workers by 2025 and raise 1.3 million individuals above the federal poverty threshold.

Just over half of U.S. states have minimum wages above the federal rate, but higher wages often accompany a steeper cost of living. Compare the minimum wage by state for more insights.

For almost 15 years, the U.S. federal minimum wage has remained stuck at $7.25 an hour, amounting to $15,080 annually for a full-time, 40-hour week.

The federal minimum wage is paid to a shrinking number of US workers – and a growing chorus of economists and employers agree it’s out of step with today’s reality. The US minimum wage has ...

On Tuesday, Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist for RSM US LLP, said the era of surplus U.S. labor is drawing to a close and a $15 minimum wage is becoming the new standard in the post-pandemic economy.

For almost 15 years, the U.S. federal minimum wage has remained stuck at $7.25 an hour, amounting to $15,080 annually for a full-time, 40-hour week. That’s just over the poverty line.