Minimum wage increase in the United States: Hourly rates updated to December 2025

Minimum wage increase in the United States

Beginning December 1, 2025, the United States will implement a long-anticipated increase to the minimum hourly wage, impacting millions of workers across various sectors. The new rates aim to help offset inflation, rising rent, and cost-of-living pressures that have stretched household budgets nationwide. For many workers, especially in retail, hospitality, and healthcare, this adjustment represents … Read more