Twenty-one states are raising minimum wage this year, which is set to affect over nine million employees across the country. According to the Economic

KEY TAKEAWAYS Over 9.2 million minimum-wage workers saw their paychecks increase as 21 states raised their wage floors to adjust for inflation, ballot measures, and legislation.Additionally, 48 cities and counties will raise the minimum wage higher than their current state's.

As the calendar turns to 2025, New York joins a growing list of states raising their minimum wage, aiming to reach $15 or more. This move marks a significant step in addressing economic disparities and adjusting to the rising cost of living.

The trend of increasing minimum wage rates will continue in 2025. We previously reported here the California 2025 state and local minimum wage

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Over 9.2 million workers across the U.S. will see their paychecks grow as the minimum wage rises in 21 states. The change — effective Jan. 1, 2025 — represents an overall pay increase of $5.7 billion per year,

As 2025 approaches, both California and Florida are set to implement significant increases in their minimum wage rates, impacting millions of workers.

According to the Economic Policy Institute, hourly minimum wages increased in 21 states when the clock struck midnight as we welcomed 2025. Those wage increases will reportedly impact an estimated 9.2 million workers and raise pay by a total of $5.