Mapped: Which States Are Raising the Minimum Wage in 2026—And Which Will Still Be at $7.25 an Hour

In 2026, minimum wage will vary sharply nationwide, with some states raising pay, others already offering higher rates, and many still at the federal $7.25 rate.
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NYS minimum wage set to increase in the new year

ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) — As the New Year inches closer, so does an increase in the New York State minimum wage. Set to rise on January 1 to $17 an hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, ...

Minimum wage is increasing soon for New York workers

Payday will look a little different for some New York workers in 2026.  The minimum wage is increasing statewide starting on Jan. 1. In New York City, Long Island, and ...

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 ...
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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 advocating increases for specific industries.

Gridlock dotted with bipartisan breakthroughs in divided Legislature

The first divided Michigan Legislature in years stands out as historically unproductive. Despite some bipartisan action, gridlock looms over the year.