The United States has a federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, but individual states can set their own minimum wage rates. Currently, some states have minimum wage rates lower than the federal standard. Here are the top 10 US states with the lowest minimum wage:
- Georgia
Georgia’s minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, lower than the federal minimum wage. This rate has been in effect since 2007. - Wyoming
Wyoming’s minimum wage is also $5.15 per hour. The state increased its minimum wage from $1.60 in 2002. - Lowa
Iowa’s minimum wage aligns with the federal standard at $7.25 per hour. - Kansas
Kansas also follows the federal minimum wage standard at $7.25 per hour. - Kentucky
Kentucky’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. However, lawmakers are pushing to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour. - New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, following the federal standard. - North Dakota
North Dakota’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, in line with federal regulations. - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. There have been efforts to increase the minimum wage to $11 per hour. - Utah
Utah’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. There have been movements to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour. - Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, following the federal standard.
These states have lower minimum wage rates, with Georgia and Wyoming paying less than the federal minimum wage.
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