Minimum wage is increasing in 19 states in 2026
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New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes, and tighter SNAP restrictions across states.
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New Jersey increasing statewide minimum wage Jan. 1, no increase in Pennsylvania or Delaware
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
Denver’s minimum wage will automatically rise to $19.29 per hour this week as the rate is adjusted for inflation at the start of 2026.
New York will raise its minimum wage for the third time since 2024, with rates climbing across the state on Jan. 1, 2026.