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Wage Increases 2026 Changes New Jersey 2025 Wage Increases New York Arizona Georgia Ohio Maine Impact on Workers Inflation Effects

Minimum Wages Rise in 19 States and Dozens of Cities as 2026 Increases Take Effect

The stagnant $7.25 federal floor has produced a patchwork of higher local pay rules that now cover millions.

Minimum Wages Rise in 19 States to Start 2026

Minimum Wages Rise in 19 States as 2026 Increases Take Effect

Minimum Wages Rise in 19 States on Jan. 1, Lifting Pay for Millions

Ohio Sets 2026 Minimum Wage at $11, $5.50 for Tipped, Effective Jan. 1

Mid-Year Minimum Wage Increases Lift Pay Floors for Over 880,000 Workers