Federal minimum wage has long been an issue that many have fought over. In 2009, it was increased to $7.25 an hour and hasn't moved since.
Many states set their own minimum wage law, as states like California, Massachusetts, and Washington are all $15 an hour or higher. In this instance, employees are required to be paid the higher rate. As additional states join in adding a higher minimum wage to its workers, it will still be years before employees can see it.
Most Americans agree that with inflation and increased costs of living, it can seem almost impossible to live off minimum wage- which equals out to about $15,000 a year. YouGov America recently polled 1,000 U.S. adults on their thoughts of $7.25-an-hour jobs.
77% believe that the federal hourly minimum wage of $7.25 is too low, 13% say it's about right, 3% say it's too high.
70% believe that the current federal minimum wage is set at a level that is "not sustainable to live on for any period of time." Just 17% say it's enough for someone to live a basic lifestyle for a short period of time before finding a higher-paying job, and 5% say it's enough to sustain someone throughout their life at a basic level. Only 2% say it's enough for someone to live comfortably on.
When asked about their state's minimum wage (which is higher than the federal requirement), 64% say it's too low, 24% believe it's about right, 7% say the state wage is too high. 62% of Americans say that both the federal minimum wage and the one in...
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