The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25/hour in 2025. States and cities are continuing to implement higher local rates, meaning workers must be paid whichever applicable rate is higher.
Several major states and cities increased their minimum wages effective January 1, 2025, with some other areas updating later in the year.
Notable examples include: Washington ($16.66); California ($16.50); New York ($16.50 in New York City/Long Island/Westchester; $15.50 elsewhere); Colorado ($14.81); and Florida’s increase scheduled for September 30, 2025…