Minimum wages will rise in more than 20 cities, states in July

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Workers in more than 20 cities and states will see the minimum wage increase next month as local governments continue to raise the wage floor amid federal inaction.

The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not increased since 2009, losing more than 30% of its purchasing power since then because of inflation.

Alaska and Oregon will see statewide increases in the wage floor July 1: Alaska’s $13 minimum wage will increase to $14 …

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