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Why Hasn't the Federal Minimum Wage Increased Since 2009?
The federal minimum wage only changes when Congress passes a new law raising it, and none has passed since 2007.
Federal Minimum Wage Increases: A Complete Timeline
The federal minimum wage has been raised 23 times since 1938. Here is every increase, in order, and the pattern behind them.
Minimum Wage Increases in 2026: Every State That Raised Its Rate
22 states raised their minimum wage in 2026. See every state, its new rate, and why so many increases landed the same year.