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

Kavya Beheraj/Axios Workers in 19 states are in line for a raise when minimum wage increases take effect on New Year's Day. Why it matters: Beyond those earning minimum wage, these increases often ...

In 2026, minimum wage will vary sharply nationwide, with some states raising pay, others already offering higher rates, and many still at the federal $7.25 rate.

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

Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour. A bill introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) would have ...

Nineteen states plan to raise their minimum wage effective Jan. 1. Will Louisiana be one of them? Here's the state's current ...

The minimum wage in two states, Washington, D.C., and several cities and counties will increase in July. While the federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 an hour since 2009, state and local ...

A financial lifeline is coming for hundreds of thousands of American workers this month as sweeping minimum wage increases take effect across the nation. Starting July 1, more than 800,000 employees ...

Workers across the United States are getting a raise this week after minimum wage increases took effect across several states and localities Tuesday. The wage increases are expected to affect more ...

In 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 22 states. Find out what is happening in your state in our interactive graphics.