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 ...

California’s minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as LA debates $30 an hour

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are ...

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 ...
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Minimum wage increasing Jan. 1 in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Sonoma

Employers large and small in Santa Rosa must pay employees a minimum of $18.21 per hour starting Jan. 1. That’s about $1.30 ...

Minimum wage goes up in 2026 in NY, NJ and CT: How much to expect

Connecticut Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo reports that the employment cost index increased by 3.6% over the 12-month period ending on June 30, 2025, accounting for a $0.59 increase to the ...

California’s minimum wage is rising in 2026. See how the boost compares to other states

California is set to increase its minimum wage in 2026. Edie Lambert takes *** look back at the history of the minimum wage ...

What will the minimum wage be in Rhode Island in 2026? Increase coming

Rhode Island’s last minimum wage increase, to $15 an hour, went into effect in January 2025. McKee signed legislation in 2021 ...

Minimum wage is going up in N.J. Here’s when paychecks will rise.

The 43-cent increase continues the steady climb that began under Gov. Phil Murphy, with different rates for agricultural ...
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California’s minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are ...