Posted on Sep 29, 2022 in News
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR
ANNE PERREIRA-EUSTAQUIO
DIRECTOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2022
MINIMUM WAGE TO INCREASE TO $12.00 ON OCTOBER 1
Incrementally Rises to $18.00 by 2028
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced that per Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii (2022), the Hawaii minimum wage will increase to $12.00 per hour beginning on October 1, 2022. This is the first increase in the minimum wage since 2018 when the minimum wage rate was set at $10.10 per hour.
“The purpose of the minimum wage law is to protect the health, efficiency, and general well-being of workers,” said DLIR Director Anne Perreira-Eustaquio. “The minimum wage rate is a floor designed to protect workers against unduly low pay.”
The minimum wage will rise to $14.00 per hour on January 1, 2024, $16.00 per hour on January 1, 2026, and $18.00 per hour on January 1, 2028. Employees customarily tipped may be paid at rates lower than the minimum wage provided the combined amount the employee receives from the employee’s employer and in tips is at least $7.00 more than the minimum wage. Act 114 permits rates at $1.00 below the minimum wage beginning on October 1, 2022, $1.25 below the minimum wage beginning on January 1, 2024, and $1.50 below the minimum wage beginning on January 1, 2028. For more information on the tip credit and charts please visit: https://labor.hawaii.gov/wsd/files/2022/06/Tip_Credit_Notice_with_exhibits_June2022.pdf.
For more information on wage and hour laws, visit the Wage Standards Division website at http://labor.hawaii.gov/wsd/minimum-wage/ or call 808-586-8777.
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FAQs
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced that per Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii (2022), the Hawaii minimum wage will increase to $12.00 per hour beginning on October 1, 2022.
Are they going to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour? ›
The increases will boost the baseline pay to at least $16 an hour in three states: California, New York and Washington. In 22 states, the new minimum wages will take effect on January 1. However, Nevada and Oregon's new rates will go into effect on July 1, while Florida's will increase on September 30.
Is minimum wage going up to $20 an hour in California? ›
Some half a million workers in California are getting a big bump up in pay. The state's minimum wage for fast-food employees jumps to $20 an hour on Monday, giving many a raise of 25% from just last week.
What will SF minimum wage be in 2024? ›
Employees performing work in San Francisco, including part-time and temporary employees, must be paid no less than the San Francisco minimum wage, currently $18.07. On July 1, 2024, the San Francisco minimum wage will increase to $18.67.
Is Texas raising minimum wage in 2024? ›
Minimum wage employees in 22 states are receiving raises in 2024 as new legislation took effect to start the year — but the Lone Star State was not one of them. Texas is among the states that have not passed legislation to increase the minimum wage from the federal base of $7.25.
What states are going to $15 an hour minimum wage? ›
The following states have passed legislation to reach a $15 minimum wage in 2024 and beyond.
- Delaware (2025)
- Florida (2026)
- Illinois (2025)
- Maryland (2025)
- New Jersey (2024)
- New York state (2025)
- Rhode Island (2025)
The Biden Administration has worked to reverse these trends, providing federal employees a 4.6 percent pay raise in 2023 and a 5.2 percent raise in 2024.
Is California minimum wage going to $22 an hour? ›
The original measure would have raised employee wages to as much as $22 an hour. However, a deal was struck between lawmakers and franchise groups that allowed the minimum wage to go up to $20 in exchange for the initiative being pulled.
Who gets the $20 minimum wage in California? ›
A new law in California will raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour and employers say having to pay their workers more will trickle down to the customer. Food chains like Mcdonald's, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Jack in the Box plan to raise menu prices to compensate for the required wage increase.
Which state has the lowest minimum wage? ›
These states and territories have the lowest minimum wage rates in the U.S.:
- Georgia: $5.15.
- Wyoming: $5.15.
- West Virginia: $8.75.
- Minnesota: $8.85 (for small employers, or those with an annual gross revenue of less than $500,000)
- Puerto Rico: $9.50.
Living Wage Calculation for California
| 1 ADULT | 2 ADULTS (BOTH WORKING) |
|---|
| 0 Children | 2 Children |
|---|
| Living Wage | $27.32 | $33.26 |
| Poverty Wage | $7.24 | $7.50 |
| Minimum Wage | $16.00 | $16.00 |
The minimum wage in California, effective January 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers.
Why is fast food minimum wage higher? ›
They have taken to the streets, city halls and state houses to demand better pay, and they have convinced politicians around the country to raise the minimum wage. By raising pay to meet the higher minimums, fast food restaurants were better able to attract workers to fill the vacant jobs.
Is Walmart giving raises in 2024? ›
Walmart Raises Starting Pay; Redesigns Bonuses for Store Managers. Jan. 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart Inc. is raising the starting base pay for store managers, while redesigning its bonus plan that will put more of an emphasis on profits for these leaders.
What state has highest minimum wage? ›
1. Today, the highest minimum wages, by state and Washington, D.C., are in D.C. ($17), Washington ($16.28), California ($16), Connecticut ($15.69) and New Jersey ($15.13). In addition, New York, Massachusetts and Maryland all have minimum wages of $15.
How much does a Walmart employee make in Texas? ›
As of Apr 13, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Walmart Employee in Texas is $22.37 an hour.
What will happen if minimum wage is $15? ›
Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour is a policy goal for many lawmakers. Increasing the minimum wage is expected to lift individuals out of poverty and improve work ethic, however, it also comes with many possible negative implications, such as inflation and a loss of jobs.
What will the minimum wage be in 2026? ›
From June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2026, the minimum wage increases to $21/hour. From June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, the minimum wage will increase to $23/hour, and, beginning June 1, 2028, the minimum wage shall be $25/hour.
What state has the lowest minimum wage in 2024? ›
Which state has the lowest minimum wage? Georgia and Wyoming's hourly minimum wage are tied at $5.15. However, employers covered by the FLSA must adhere to the federal requirement of $7.25.
How will $15 minimum wage affect prices? ›
Minimum wage increases have trivial effects on inflation
If every penny of this higher minimum wage fed directly into higher prices—that is, none of it was financed by higher productivity or lower profits—the move to $15 would create a one-time step-increase in the overall price level of less than 0.5%.
