U.S. Minimum Wage Increase 2025 – New Hourly Pay Rates Kick In December 01
If you’re clocking in for that early shift or juggling multiple gigs to make ends meet, the U.S. minimum wage increase 2025 couldn’t come at a better time—especially as holiday shopping ramps up and winter heating bills start to bite. Starting December 1, 2025, millions of low-wage workers in select states will see their hourly pay rates tick up, providing a much-needed buffer against inflation that’s pushed everyday costs like gas and groceries up by 3–5% this year. While the …