Minimum wage workers in 19 states received higher hourly pay starting January 1, 2026, with additional states planning increases later in the year. Several states continue to rely on the federal minimum wage, which has remained unchanged since 2009.
February 27, 2026
Minimum wage workers in 19 states received higher hourly pay starting January 1, 2026, with additional states planning increases later in the year. Several states continue to rely on the federal minimum wage, which has remained unchanged since 2009.