Is your state raising its minimum wage in 2026? Here's the list.
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Key Points:
- Nearly two dozen states and numerous cities and counties will raise their minimum wages in 2026, with 88 jurisdictions increasing pay to help workers cope with living costs, according to the National Employment Law Project (NELP).
- Most new minimum wages will meet or exceed $15 per hour, significantly higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, which has not changed since 2009.
- Key states raising wages to $15 or more on January 1, 2026, include California ($16.90), New York City ($17.00), and Washington State ($17.13), while others like Arizona and Colorado will also see substantial increases.
- Some states, including Florida and Alaska, are scheduled to
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