Minimum Wage Increases Coming in 2025: What You Need to Know
- Author: Jenny Wolff
- Posted: 2025-10-23
Many states in the United States will raise their minimum wage in 2025. This means that workers in these states will see an increase in their hourly pay, which will help them cover higher living costs, such as rent, groceries, and healthcare.
Why Is the Minimum Wage Going Up?
The federal minimum wage has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but the cost of living has kept rising. Because of this, several states have decided to set their own, higher minimum wages to help their workers.
States Increasing the Minimum Wage and New Rates for 2025
Some of the states raising their minimum wage in 2025, along with the new rates, include:
- California: $16.50 per hour
- Washington: $17.95 per hour
- New York: $16.00 per hour
- Florida: $14.00 per hour
- Oregon: $15.05 per hour
- Arizona: $14.70 per hour
- Delaware: $15.00 per hour
- Colorado: $14.81 per hour
- Connecticut: $16.35 per hour
- Michigan: $10.56 per hour
These changes mean that millions of workers across these states will start earning more at the beginning of 2025.
What Employers Should Do
Business owners need to get ready for these changes by:
- Checking the updated minimum wage rates with their state’s labor office.
- Updating payroll systems to make sure employees get the correct pay.
- Telling their workers about the new rates as soon as possible.
What This Means for Workers
These changes will help many workers earn more money and keep up with everyday costs. The higher minimum wage makes it easier to pay for important needs like housing, food, and healthcare.
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