The Federal Minimum Wage Has Stayed at $7.25 Since 2009
The federal minimum wage rose to $7.25 an hour on July 24, 2009. U.S. Department of Labor data show that the federal rate has remained $7.25 through 2026.
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The federal minimum wage rose to $7.25 an hour on July 24, 2009. U.S. Department of Labor data show that the federal rate has remained $7.25 through 2026.