Right now, the United States doesn’t have a single, unified jump happening. The federal minimum wage is still stuck at $7.25 an hour—a number that hasn’t budged since 2009. But here’s the twist: states and cities are doing their own thing, and they’re raising the floor like crazy.
Think of it like a neighborhood potluck. Some states bring the gourmet dishes, while others are still figuring out the Jell-O salad. Over 20 states hiked their minimum wage in 2026, and many are gearing up for bigger jumps in 2026.
