Nineteen States to Raise Minimum Wage in 2026, Benefiting Over 8 Million Workers
TL;DR Summary
California's minimum wage will rise to $16.90 in 2026, with local jurisdictions like Los Angeles debating further increases, including a proposed $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers by 2028, amid ongoing industry and political debates.
Topics:business#california#labor-laws#local-government-and-economy#los-angeles#minimum-wage#wage-increase
- California’s minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour CalMatters
- Minimum wage increases set for 2026. Is Alabama on the list? Montgomery Advertiser
- 19 states will raise minimum wage in 2026, except Utah Axios
- Over 8.3 million workers will benefit from minimum wage increases on January 1 Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages. Here’s where. Economic Policy Institute
- The minimum wage will rise in these 22 states in 2026 WCVB
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
2
Time Saved
3 min
vs 4 min read
Condensed
94%
620 → 37 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on CalMatters