Minimum Wage Is Rising in These U.S. Cities in 2027
Summary
Many U.S. states and cities are raising their minimum wages in 2027 to keep up with the rising cost of living. Some places, like Seattle and Maine, increase wages every year based on inflation rates to help workers maintain their purchasing power.Key Facts
- Seattle will raise its minimum wage from $21.30 to $22.14 on January 1, 2027, based on inflation.
- In 2027, 102 minimum wage increases are planned across 20 states and 74 local areas.
- Maine’s minimum wage will rise from $15.10 to $15.70 in 2027.
- Montana’s minimum wage will increase from $10.85 to $11.20 due to cost-of-living adjustments.
- The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour since 2009 and has not changed despite inflation.
- As of July 2024, 30 states plus Washington, D.C., have set minimum wages above the federal level.
- Bills to raise the federal minimum wage have been proposed but have not passed Congress.
- President Donald Trump supports increasing the minimum wage to some extent but warns that large increases may hurt businesses.
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