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Gabrielle Olya

19 States Raised the Minimum Wage for 2026 — See How Much More You’ll Earn

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On Jan. 1, more than 8.3 million workers got pay bumps as 19 states raised their minimum wages for the new year, the Economic Policy Institute reported. These changes mean there are more workers in states paying at least $15 per hour than there are workers in states with a federal minimum of $7.25.

Here’s what you need to know — and whether your paycheck is going up.

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