How much is minimum wage nowadays?

Answer 1

The federal level is $ 5.15 per hour for "non-exempt" employees (see http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/minimumwage.htm for the fed's web page on minimum wage).

States can set higher minimum wages (the fed number is a floor, not a ceiling). In Georgia it's $5.15, the minimum, while in California right now, it's $ 7.50 - going up to $8 as of Jan. 1, 2008.

See http://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm for a clickable map from the feds that lets you find out what the minimum wage is in each state.

Note that some cities also set their own levels, higher than the feds. In San Francisco, CA, it's $9.14.

The minimum wage rate is usually figured using some complicated mix of math (local cost of living, job market, etc.) plus politics (way too complicated to lay out in a formula, but think working-class voters, like unions, vs. companies trying to maximize profit).

Answer 2

G'day Cody, Thank you for your question. It depends where you are as different jurisdictions have different minimum wages. In the US, it is $7.25 an hour but some states set it higher. In Washington state, it is $8.55 an hour. Regards

Answer 3

the minimum wage in Texas will increase to $5.85 per hour on July 24, 2007

Answer 4

It is $5.15 in Virginia (that is the Federal minimum wage).

Answer 5

In U K

The minimum wage is a legal right which covers almost all workers above compulsory school leaving age. There are different minimum wage rates for different groups of workers as follows:

The main rate for workers aged 22 and over increased on 1 October 2006 to £5.35 an hour from £5.05 an hour.


The development rate for 18-21 year olds increased to £4.45 an hour from £4.25 an hour


The development rate for 16-17 year old increased to £3.30 an hour from £3.00 an hour

On 1 October 2006 the rate of the accommodation offset increased to £29.05 per week (£4.15 per day) from £27.30 per week (£3.90 per day)

It is important to note that these new rates only apply to pay reference periods beginning on or after the date they came into law.

From 1 October 2007 the National Minimum Wage will increase again as follows. Adult rate (workers aged 22 and over) will increase to £5.52.

Development rate for 18-21 year olds will increase to £4.60.

Development rate for 16-17 year olds will increase to £3.40

The rate for the accomodation offset will increase to £30.10 per week (£4.30 per day).

From 1 October 2006, the Employment Equality (Age) regulations abolished the Older Workers Development Rate and remove the age limit on the apprenticeship exemption.

16 and 17 year olds rate

The Government accepted the Low Pay Commission's recommendations for a new rate for 16 and 17 year olds (above compulsory school leaving age)* in their 2004 report.

£3.00 per hour from 1 October 2004. This increased to £3.30 in October 2006

NB: 16 and 17 year old apprentices are exempt from the young workers rate.

Answer 6

Depends where you live. Edit for a particular state...

Just raised to $6.85 in Ohio if you are 16 or over.

Answer 7

$5.15 in Kansas City, MO

Answer 8

here in Fla it is 6.67 per hour and tipped employees get 3.65 per hour minimum

On a national level, it is $5.15 per hour per http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/minimumwage.htm

This page shows ALL the states and their minimums:
http://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm

You can find a lot of statistical info at http://www.dol.gov/esa/programs/whd/state/state.htm

Answer 9

I'd say about $3.50 in many states except Idaho which is $4.77

Happy homework!!!

Answer 10

7.00 in Illinois