21 states raised their minimum wage in January

Hourly minimum wage in California set to increase in 2025
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, employees of companies in California will receive a raise if they earn the minimum wage.
21 states raised their minimum wage in January: The highest minimum is not in California or New York
Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the increases over the years. Washington state currently has the highest minimum.
These states will raise the minimum wage in 2025
Overall, the states set to raise their minimum wage on Wednesday include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
Minimum wage in California, Oregon to increase in 2025
The new year is bringing minimum wage increases in 21 states. That means more than 9 million Americans, including Californians, are getting a pay bump this paycheck. As of January 1, the minimum wage is now $16.
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California will see a significant increase in its minimum wage, reaching $16.50 per hour. This initiative aims to enhance the well-being of workers across the state, impacting millions who dedicate their time to various services.
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