minimum wage

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The minimum wage will still increase to $25 in July and continue in increments until reaching $30 in January 2030.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The living wage increased to £15.10 in January 2026 and the minimum wage increased to £13.59 in April 2026.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

In the U.S., tipped workers are guaranteed to earn at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour when their direct wages and tips are combined.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Under the new contract, minimum wage rates will increase by 3% annually.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He was still hell-bent on me working fast food for minimum wage, because he said saving tuition money was more important.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King