Many cities and counties now have minimum wages higher than their state-mandated minimum. As of August 2024, Tukwila, Washington, had the highest minimum wage at $20.29 per hour for large employers, which is almost 25 percent higher than Washington’s $16.28 state minimum wage and almost 180...
thus benefiting employers. When low-wage workers and households have higher pay, they tend to spend more, which helps stimulate the economy. It’s imperative that Congress and state legislatures, particularly those in the South, raise the minimum wage to foster an economy that works for all.”...