The federal minimum wage has not increased from $7.25 per hour since 2009. On the campaign trail, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has said that needs to change. While some states and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A sign at a Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Anchorage, Alaska, advertises for workers. The state’s minimum wage increased to $11.91 this ...

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but could be higher, depending on the state. Updated on Jan 6. On Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage increased in 19 states. See those increases and additional ...

The minimum wage in California will see a small boost in the new year. Effective Jan. 1, minimum wage workers will earn $16.50 instead of $16. The rates have been adjusted annually for inflation since ...

Tipped employees in the U.S. must receive a minimum wage of $2.13 per hour, known as a cash wage. Updated on Jan. 6. On Jan. 1, 2026, many new state and local tipped minimum wages went into effect.

The Social Security Administration offers a variety of benefits to retirees, survivors and people with disabilities. One lesser-known benefit is the Social Security special minimum benefit, designed ...