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State Minimum Wages: An Overview

Based on current rates and scheduled increases occurring at some point in 2023, minimum wage rates are above the federal rate of $7.25 per hour in 30 states and the District of Columbia, ranging from $1.50 to $9.75 above the federal rate.

This report covers developments in minimum wage policies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia but does not include information on local minimum wage policies.

  • Author(s):
  • David H. Bradley
  • Abigail R. Overbay
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State Minimum Wages: An Overview
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Publisher:Congressional Research Service
Published:March 2, 2023
License:Public Domain

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