In total, 88 jurisdictions — including 22 states and 66 cities and counties — are slated to increase their minimum wages at some point in 2026, according to a recent report from the National ...
A total of 19 states increased their minimums in 2026, each of them landing between $10 an hour and $18 an hour. Nationwide, ...
Each year, Social Security limits the amount of income it taxes. In 2026, the Social Security wage cap sat at $176,100. This year, however, it increased to $184,500. This means that higher earners ...
On January 1, 2026, millions of workers will see new minimum wages kick in across the U.S. Some states lift pay each year using inflation formulas, while others are reaching targets set in law. Dozens ...
The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...
House Republicans have proposed a compromise deal with Senate Democrats that would prevent tipped employees from becoming minimum wage workers while preserving the $15 minimum wage hike. Negotiations ...