Federal Minimum Wage 2025: What’s Changing, Which States Lead & How It Affects You
The federal minimum wage represents the lowest hourly rate employers are legally permitted to pay their employees. As of May 2025, this baseline remains set at $7.25 per hour—a rate that has remained unchanged since 2009. However, amid ongoing debates around affordability, inflation, and economic sustainability, the discussion around minimum wage adjustments has intensified. Many … Read more