New minimum wage amount

The minimum wage amount varies by country, state, or province. Here are some of the current minimum wage amounts in different regions:

United States:

• Federal minimum wage: $7.25 per hour (last increased in 2009)
• Some states have higher minimum wages:
  • California: $14.00 per hour (2022)
  • New York: $12.50 per hour (2022)
  • Massachusetts: $12.00 per hour (2022)
  • Washington: $13.69 per hour (2022)

Canada:

• Federal minimum wage: $15.00 per hour (2022)
• Some provinces have higher minimum wages:
  • Ontario: $15.00 per hour (2022)
  • British Columbia: $15.65 per hour (2022)
  • Alberta: $15.00 per hour (2022)

European Union:

• The EU has a minimum wage directive that sets a minimum wage of at least 60% of the national average wage. However, the actual minimum wage varies by country.
  • Germany: €9.35 per hour (2022)
  • France: €10.03 per hour (2022)
  • United Kingdom: £8.91 per hour (2022)

Australia:

• National minimum wage: AU$20.33 per hour (2022)

Other countries:

• Japan: ¥930 per hour (2022)
• South Africa: R23.19 per hour (2022)
• India: ₹230 per day (2022)

Please note that these figures are subject to change and may not reflect any recent changes or updates. It's always a good idea to check the current minimum wage amount in the specific region or country you're interested in.