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In 2026, minimum wage will vary sharply nationwide, with some states raising pay, others already offering higher rates, and many still at the federal $7.25 rate.
The federal and Wisconsin minimum wage has remained at $7.25 an hour since its last increase in 2009. A full-time worker earning the current minimum wage falls below the federal poverty threshold.