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Federal minimum wage on Jan 1, 2027

What will the federal minimum wage under FLSA §6(a)(1) be on January 1, 2027?

current forecast · 80% CI$7.25
$7.25$7.25$9.50
history:Last increase: $7.25Since: $2,0092025: $7.252026: $7.25

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Key drivers

  • Senate filibuster math
  • Standalone-bill viability
  • Reconciliation eligibility

Resolution

source
29 U.S.C. §206(a)(1) as enacted
expected
January 1, 2027
rule
Resolves to the cash wage value of the federal minimum wage on January 1, 2027 under the Fair Labor Standards Act, regardless of any tipped-credit or sub-minimum provisions.
Policy parameter
usc.29.206.a.1.2027-01-01

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