No, Mississippi is not among the 19 states raising the minimum wage, which is $7.25 per hour for covered nonexempt workers.

Key Takeaways In 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later in ...

For the first time ever, more Americans will live in states with at least a $15 minimum wage than in those tied to the $7.25 ...

(CNN) - Nearly two dozen states and Washington, D.C., will be raising their minimum wages in 2026 at a time when many Americans are concerned about affordability.

Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour. A bill introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) would have increased that rate to $10.59 an hour on January 1, 2026, while another by Sen.

The wage rate will cross the $15 per hour threshold for the first time in six states on Jan. 1, 2026. But the biggest hike will be seen in ...

Missouri’s minimum wage will jump to $15 in 2026 — but a new law also scraps automatic inflation hikes and repeals ...

Workers in 2026 face differing minimum wage outcomes based on location. Nineteen states will see pay hikes on January 1.

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.

Virginia’s minimum wage will increase by 41 cents on January 1, 2026, rising to $12.77 an hour under a law tied to inflation.

New York’s minimum wage will increase again on Jan. 1, putting more money in workers’ pockets across the state. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the change as part of a multi-year agreement with the ...

Missouri's minimum wage will increase by $1.25 an hour for the second year in a row. But because of a new law signed by Gov.