Us minimum wage increase 2025. More states, U. , as 21 states and 48 cities raised their minimum wage rates. 1, 2025 marked a popular day for pay increases across the U. 5% of the wage-earning workforce. 25/hour while District of Columbia significantly offer the higher rates to the workers. Minimum wage increases will also occur in county and local jurisdictions. Most of these increases went into effect on January 1, 2025. Florida’s September increase to $14 and D. 22, 2025, the federal minimum wage remains $7. Many states, municipalities, and counties have increased their minimum wages, even though the federal minimum wage remains at $7. 4aeakut0tggt8ar4hjirgho8iessprkfd0rzpltdecc