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Eighteen states raised minimum wages in 2026, with rates from $13.25 to $16.37, impacting employers nationwide.
As of January 1, 2026, 18 states raised their minimum wages, with rates varying by business size and location, ranging from $13.25 to $16.37 per hour.
Six states also updated salary thresholds for exempt employees under overtime laws, including changes for computer and non-professional exempt workers.
Employers must comply with these state and local adjustments, especially in high-cost areas like New York City and California, where wages exceed the federal minimum of $7.25.
The Department of Labor will focus on compliance assistance over enforcement, while states continue aggressive oversight, and AI may affect exemption classifications by reducing reliance on human judgment.
Dieciocho estados aumentaron los salarios mínimos en 2026, con tarifas de $ 13.25 a $ 16.37, lo que afectó a los empleadores en todo el país.