The federal minimum wage has not been raised since 2009. In the absence of action at the national level, many states and localities have raised their own minimum wages.

Is there a minimum wage increase in 2021?

Is the Federal Minimum Wage Rising in 2021? No. The federal minimum wage has remained $7.25 since 2009.

Is minimum wage going up to $15?

The national minimum wage increases in five steps over five years, beginning with an increase to $9.50 this year and ending with a $15 minimum wage in 2025. Each year after 2025, the minimum wage would automatically increase in line with changes in the median hourly wage in the economy.