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Blue States Set to Trigger Fresh Minimum Wage Hikes with Pay Floors More than Double Federal Rate

Business Tax Deadlines says 102 wage changes are set across 20 states and 74 local jurisdictions, with 73 taking effect Jan. 1.

Summary by Newsweek
Cost-of-living adjustments mean dozens of states and cities are seeing wages rise further above the $7.25 federal minimum in 2026.

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Newsweek broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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