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A Comparison of State Minimum Wages

Norton Francis, Yuri Shadunsky
April 1, 2014
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This Tax Fact examines minimum wages across states. The current federal minimum wage, which applies to almost all employees, is $7.25 per hour unchanged since 2010. The District of Columbia and 21 states set minimum wages higher than the federal rate.

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