U.S. Minimum Wage 2025: Updated Hourly Rates and Full State Breakdown Guide
As the new year approaches, workers and employers alike are eyeing the latest developments in U.S. minimum wage 2025 updates, with 21 states set to implement increases starting January 1, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat inflation and rising living costs. The federal minimum wage remains stagnant at $7.25 per hour—unchanged since 2009—leaving states to lead the charge on fair pay, where rates now span from that baseline to as high as $17.50 in California and $17.95 in Washington, D.C. These …