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19 states will raise minimum wage on Jan. 1

Minimum wage just went up in 19 states—workers in one state are getting a $2 an hour raise

More than 8.3 million workers are expected to benefit from minimum wage hikes in 19 states including Arizona, California, Michigan, New Jersey and New York.

FOX 7 Austin · 1h

These states are increasing the minimum wage in 2026

Money on MSN · 8h

Minimum-wage workers in these 19 states just got a raise

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19 States To Raise Their Minimum Wage For New Year’s Day 2026

Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages to ring in the new year for 2026, with most of them reaching a rate of $15 per hour or higher.

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Minimum wage rises in 19 states in 2026: Millions see pay boost Jan. 1

The Burlington Free Press · 12h

How much will Vermont's minimum wage increase? Here's what to know.

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Michigan gas tax, pot tax, minimum wage set to rise in the New Year

Amid a record low number of new laws, the tax shifts and minimum wage hike are some of the biggest policy changes to hit pocketbooks Jan. 1.

Vail Daily

Colorado has a new minimum wage for 2026. Here’s what to know.

Colorado is one of 19 states set to raise its hourly minimum in 2026, with some municipalities reaching more than twice the federal minimum. Beginning Jan. 1, the statewide minimum wage will be $15.16