In 2026, minimum wage will vary sharply nationwide, with some states raising pay, others already offering higher rates, and many still at the federal $7.25 rate.

(CNN) - Nearly two dozen states and Washington, D.C., will be raising their minimum wages in 2026 at a time when many Americans are concerned about affordability.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana is one of only a few states without its own minimum wage law. That means workers rely on the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, which has not changed since ...

Minimum wage in New York State is, once again, increasing to start the New Year, going up to $16 an hour. While some businesses are ready for the increase, others are bracing for the price of ...