On Jan. 1, minimum wage rates climbed in 19 states and 49 cities and counties across the US.
A pay raise has arrived for millions of American workers..
On Jan. 1, minimum wage rates climbed in 19 states and 49 cities and counties across the US.
That’s good news for many Americans struggling to make ends meet as prices on everything from groceries to electric bills continue to climb.
“The cost of living has been top of mind for workers,” said Yannet Lathrop, senior researcher and policy analyst at the National Employment Law Project, which rounded up the minimum wage increases taking effect soon.“Paychecks are just not covering the basic necessities for workers and families at the lower end of the pay scale.”
By the end of this year, a total of 22 states and 66 cities and counties will have increased their minimum wage rates for hourly workers.
Many will reach or exceed $15 minimum wage for some or all employees, and a few will reach or exceed $17 an hour.
In Denver, for example, the hourly wage rose to $19.29 from $18.81 — far higher than the state minimum wage of $15.16.
The citywide minimum wage was $12.85 per hour in 2020. Then the state of Colorado lifted its ban on local governments adopting higher local wages, and Denver quickly responded.
Arizona’s minimum wage, for example, bumped to $15.15 an hour from $14.70. Nebraska workers saw a raise from $13.50 to $15 an hour; New York City climbed from $16.50 to $17. Missouri went to $15 from $13.75. In New Jersey, the wage...
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