Overview

• President Trump signed an executive order on March 14, 2025, reducing the minimum wage for federal contractors from $17.75 to $13.30 per hour, reversing a policy implemented under President Biden.
• The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 per hour, unchanged since 2009, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• A viral social media claim falsely alleged that Trump signed an order raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour, effective April 15, 2025, but no such order exists.
• The 'Raise the Wage Act of 2025,' introduced on April 8, proposes gradually increasing the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour by 2030, affecting over 20 million workers if passed.
• State-level wage increases highlight significant disparities, with more than a dozen states implementing minimum wages higher than the federal standard, including California at $16.50 per hour.