Minimum wages set to rise in these states in 2021
Despite the pandemic, workers throughout the US will see larger paychecks next year
A new year will bring higher pay for workers in some states, as minimum wage increases are set to go into effect.
Florida made headlines in November when voters approved a measure that would gradually increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026.
California, Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland are among the other states that have approved their own pathways to hit $15 per hour over time.
Here’s a look at the states where wages will rise in 2021.
FLORIDA APPROVES $15 MINIMUM WAGE, THESE ARE THE OTHER STATES THAT HAVE TOO
Alaska
Current rate: $10.19 per hour
2021 rate: $10.34 per hour
Arizona
Current rate: $12 per hour
2021 rate: $12.15 per hour
Arkansas
Current rate: $10 per hour
2021 rate: $11 per hour
California
Current rate: $13 per hour
2021 rate: $14 per hour (large employers)
Colorado
Current rate: $12 per hour
2021 rate: $12.32 per hour
Florida
Current rate: $8.56 per hour
2021 rate: $8.65 per hour
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Illinois
Current rate: $10 per hour
2021 rate: $11 per hour
Maine
Current rate: $12 per hour
2021 rate: $12.15 per hour
Maryland
Current rate: $11 per hour
2021 rate: $11.75 per hour
Massachusetts
Current rate: $12.75 per hour
2021 rate: $13.50 per hour
Minnesota
Current rate: $10 per hour
2021 rate: $10.08 per hour (large employers only)
Missouri
Current rate: $9.45 per hour
2021 rate: $10.30 per hour
Montana
Current rate: $8.65 per hour
2021 rate: $8.75 per hour
Nevada
Current rate: $9 per hour
2021 rate: $9.75 per hour (effective in July)
New Jersey
Current rate: $11 per hour
2021 rate: $12 per hour
New Mexico
Current rate: $9 per hour
2021 rate: $10.50 per hour
New York
Current rate: $11.80 per hour
2021 rate: $12.50 per hour (not including New York City, Long Island and Westchester)
Ohio
Current rate: $8.70 per hour
2021 rate: $8.80 per hour
South Dakota
Current rate: $9.30 per hour
2021 rate: $9.45 per hour
Vermont
Current rate: $10.96 per hour
2021 rate: $11.75 per hour
Washington
Current rate: $13.50 per hour
2021 rate: $13.69 per hour