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The minimum wage!
As of 2023, the federal minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour. However, some states and cities have implemented higher minimum wages. Here are a few examples:
State-by-State Minimum Wages:
- California: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
- New York: $14.20 per hour (effective December 31, 2022)
- Massachusetts: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2023)
- Washington: $13.69 per hour (effective January 1, 2023)
- Illinois: $12.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2023)
City-by-City Minimum Wages:
- Seattle, Washington: $16.39 per hour (effective January 1, 2023)
- San Francisco, California: $16.32 per hour (effective January 1, 2023)
- Los Angeles, California: $15.00 per hour (effective July 1, 2022)
- New York City, New York: $15.00 per hour (effective December 31, 2022)
- Chicago, Illinois: $15.00 per hour (effective July 1, 2022)
Proposed Changes:
There are ongoing efforts to increase the federal minimum wage. For example, the Raise the Wage Act, introduced in 2021, aims to raise the federal minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2025. Additionally, some states and cities are considering or have already implemented automatic cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to their minimum wages.
Keep in mind that these rates are subject to change, and it's always a good idea to check with your employer or local government for the most up-to-date information on minimum wage requirements.