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an amount of money that is the least amount of money per hour that workers must be paid according to the law
Congress will vote on a bill to raise the minimum wage.
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Recent Examples of minimum wage
The Arizona statewide minimum wage increases to $14.70 an hour.
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Beginning January 2025, 23 states are set to raise their minimum wages, marking a significant win for workers in industries ranging from hospitality to retail.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
What will the Arizona minimum wage be in 2025?
In 2025, Arizona's minimum wage will be $14.70 per hour.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
The minimum wage in Indiana is $7.25 per hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Beginning January 2025, 23 states are set to raise their minimum wages, marking a significant win for workers in industries ranging from hospitality to retail.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
What will the Arizona minimum wage be in 2025?
In 2025, Arizona's minimum wage will be $14.70 per hour.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
The minimum wage in Indiana is $7.25 per hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum wage
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The right way meant ethically handmade bags created by a team that earns competitive wages, with full healthcare and benefits.Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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First, workers benefit from collective bargaining negotiations with higher wages, better working conditions, and more benefits.The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
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Also make sure that the salary you’re being offered is fair compared to what employees at the company’s headquarters are making.Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Freelancing can also be a way to access this kind of talent without paying the high salaries that AI engineers command.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jobs in these fields are likely to pay a living wage, according to 2023 pay data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the lowest portion of workers living in poverty, demonstrating that workers in New Hampshire are paid a living wage.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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