19 states will raise minimum wage on Jan. 1
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Ohioans earning minimum wage will see a slight increase to their pay in 2026 once the state’s minimum bumps up from $10.70 to $11 an hour for non-tipped employees, reflecting inflation.
Amid a record low number of new laws, the tax shifts and minimum wage hike are some of the biggest policy changes to hit pocketbooks Jan. 1.
New York will raise its minimum wage for the third time since 2024, with rates climbing across the state on Jan. 1, 2026.