Minimum Wage By Country 👇

To discover the current minimum wage for a specific location and year, it is advisable to consult official government sources or labor department websites. Minimum wage rates can vary by country, state, and even within cities or regions, and they may change due to legislative updates or cost-of-living adjustments. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on minimum wage rates for 2023 in your area, please refer to the relevant local or national authorities.

By Country:

Minimum wage rates differ significantly from one country to another, determined by each country’s government. While I can provide examples of minimum wage rates in various countries based on my last update in September 2021, please note that these rates may have changed since then. For the latest information, consult the official websites of the respective countries’ labor or employment departments.

Examples of minimum wage rates as of my last knowledge update:

• United States: $7.25 per hour (federal minimum wage, individual states may have higher rates)
• United Kingdom: National Living Wage for workers aged 23 and over was £8.91 per hour.
• Canada: Varies by province; for example, in Ontario, it was $14.25 per hour.
• Australia: National minimum wage was $20.33 per hour.
• Germany: €9.50 per hour.
• France: Around €10.25 per hour.
• China: Varies by province and city, ranging from around 2,480 CNY to 2,900 CNY per month.

Please verify these rates with current data, as they were accurate as of September 2021.

Minimum Wages by State:

In the United States, minimum wage rates can vary by state and, in some cases, by locality. Each state has the authority to set its own minimum wage rate, and some states have rates higher than the federal minimum wage.

Examples of state minimum wage rates (as of September 2021):

• California: $13 to $14 per hour, depending on employer size.
• New York: Ranged from $12.50 to $15 per hour.
• Washington: $13.69 per hour.
• Oregon: Ranged from $11.25 to $12 per hour.
• Florida: $8.65 per hour.
• Texas: Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
• Illinois: $11 per hour.
• Colorado: $12.32 per hour.
• New Jersey: $12 per hour.
• Arizona: $12.15 per hour.

Note that these rates were accurate as of September 2021 and may have changed since. Always check with the relevant state labor department or official government sources for the most current minimum wage rates in specific states.

California Minimum Wage:

California’s minimum wage rates varied based on employer size, as of January 1, 2021:

• Small Employers (25 or fewer employees): $13 per hour
• Large Employers (26 or more employees): $14 per hour

For the latest information, check with the California Department of Industrial Relations or the official government website of the State of California.

Minimum Wage UK:

As of my last update, the minimum wage rates in the United Kingdom varied by age group:

• National Living Wage (workers aged 23 and over): £8.91 per hour
• Standard Adult Rate (workers aged 21-22): £8.36 per hour
• Development Rate (workers aged 18-20): £6.56 per hour
• Young Workers Rate (workers aged under 18 but above the school leaving age): £4.62 per hour
• Apprentices (aged under 19 or in the first year of their apprenticeship): £4.30 per hour

Verify these rates with the official UK government website or the UK’s HM Revenue & Customs for the most current information on minimum wage rates.