Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.

In 2026, the minimum wage is set to increase in 22 states and Washington, D.C. Most will see the minimum wage rise on Jan. 1, ...

Here’s a list of the US states raising their minimum wages in 2026, with most changes scheduled to take place immediately on January 1.

Virginia workers can expect a slightly bigger paycheck in the new year, with the state’s minimum wage set to rise again in ...

On Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 19 states and 49 cities and counties, with an additional four states and ...

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced back in September that the state's minimum wage will increase by $0.59 in 2026.

Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour. A bill introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) would have increased that rate to $10.59 an hour on January 1, 2026, while another by Sen.