Ohio’s minimum wage will increase to $11.40 per hour in 2027 to keep up with inflation.
The pay hike, which takes effect Jan. 1, represents a 3.5% increase. Ohio’s hourly minimum wage is currently $11.
It is good that the lowest paid workers in the state are getting a raise, but it probably does little to boost their standard of living, said Heather Smith, work and wages researcher for Policy Matters Ohio, a progressive think tank…