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With Federal Minimum Stuck at $7.25, States and Cities Lock In 2026 Raises

Indexing rules and local ordinances are setting higher floors next year as California confirms $16.90 statewide and Los Angeles holds $17.87 until July.

Todos los trabajadores de Nueva York tienen derecho a recibir al menos un salario mínimo por hora
El salario mínimo en Los Ángeles se fijó en 17,87 dólares por hora para los trabajadores a mitad de 2025
El próximo incremento salarial se producirá el 1º de julio de 2026 en la ciudad de California
El estado sureño es uno de los 12 que mantienen un monto equivalente al federal

Overview

  • At least 18 states have scheduled minimum‑wage increases for 2026, with confirmed moves such as Washington to $17.13 on Jan. 1, Florida to $15 on Sept. 30, Hawaii to $16 on Jan. 1, and Missouri to $15 on Jan. 1.
  • California’s statewide minimum will rise to $16.90 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026 under its inflation‑linked formula, while fast‑food chains remain subject to a separate $20 floor.
  • Los Angeles’ citywide minimum is $17.87 per hour, in effect since July 1, 2025; the city will announce its next CPI‑based adjustment on Feb. 1, 2026 for a July 1 effective date.
  • New York will implement another regional increase on Jan. 1, 2026 under a multi‑year law, with automatic annual inflation indexing set to begin in 2027; reported figures for specific regions differ across outlets.
  • The federal floor remains $7.25 per hour, which still governs in states including Texas, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin where no higher state minimum is in force, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.