On July 1, minimum wage increases went into effect in several US states and local jurisdictions, providing higher pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, Axios reports.
The changes, which vary by location and employer size, reflect scheduled adjustments tied to inflation or local ordinances aimed at improving living standards.
According to the Economic Policy Institute, the increases in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, DC alone are expected to benefit over 880,000 workers. In addition to these states, multiple major cities — including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago — saw boosts in their minimum wage rates.
Here’s a breakdown of the jurisdictions where minimum wage increases took effect:
Alaska
Statewide: Increased from $11.91 to $13.00
California
Alameda: $17.46 (up from $17.00)
Berkeley: $19.18 (up from $18.67)
Emeryville: $19.90 (up from $19.36)
Fremont: $17.75 (up from $17.30)
Los Angeles (city): $17.87 (up from $17.28)
Los Angeles (county): $17.81 (up from $17.27)
Milpitas: $18.20 (up from $17.70)
Pasadena: $18.04 (up from $17.50)
San Francisco: $19.18 (up from $18.67)
Santa Monica: $17.81 (up from $17.27)
District of Columbia
General minimum wage: $17.95 (up from $17.50)
Tipped minimum wage: $12.00 (up from $10.00)
Illinois
Chicago:
$16.60 (up from $16.20) for employers with 4+ employees
Tipped wage: $12.62 (up from $11.02)
Maryland
Montgomery County:
51+ employees: $17.65 (up from $17.15)
11–50 employees: $16.00 (up from $15.50)
10 or fewer employees: $15.50 (up from $15.00)
Minnesota
Saint Paul:
6–100 employees: $15.00 (up from $14.00)
5 or fewer employees: $13.25 (up from $12.25)
Oregon
Standard statewide: $15.05 (up from $14.70)
Portland metro area: $16.30 (up from $15.95)
Non-urban counties: $14.05 (up from $13.70)
Washington
Everett:
500+ employees: $20.24 (up from $16.66)
15–500 employees: $18.24 (up from $16.66)
Renton:
500+ employees: $20.90 (up from $20.29)
15–500 employees: $19.90 (up from $18.90)
Tukwila:
15–500 employees: $21.10 (up from $20.10)
