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Minimum wage reference · United States

United States federal minimum wage

United States · federal fallbackUSD
$7.25 per hour
What it coversUnited States · federal fallback
Effective fromJuly 24, 2009
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

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Hours × rate, gross: before taxes and deductions. Breaks, overtime, tips and premiums are not included.

Paid hours$7.25/hr
4 hours$29.00
6 hours$43.50
8 hours$58.00

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