Simple Definition of minimum wage

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minimum wage

noun

: an amount of money that is the least amount of money per hour that workers must be paid according to the law
Congress will vote on a bill to raise the minimum wage.

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“Minimum wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/minimum%20wage. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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