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Fiscal Facts

May 20, 2024
The state-level hourly minimum wage for most non-tipped employees is equal to the federal rate of $7.25 in 20 states. New York ($16), California ($16), Washington ($16.28), and the District of Columbia ($17) have the highest minimum wages, as of January 2
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The state-level hourly minimum wage for most non-tipped employees is equal to the federal rate of $7.25 in 20 states. New York ($16), California ($16), Washington ($16.28), and the District of Columbia ($17) have the highest minimum wages, as of January 2024.
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