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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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Recent Examples of minimum wage
The outlet claimed that at one point, half of the garden's employees were paid minimum wage, and two head gardeners were among the people who quit.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 31 July 2025
In addition, higher minimum wages have only hastened the rush to automation.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
One works at the minimum wage and makes $31,200 in a year.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
Through The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, immigrant workers have rights to minimum wage, overtime, union participation, protection from discrimination and a safe workplace.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 31 July 2025
In addition, higher minimum wages have only hastened the rush to automation.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
One works at the minimum wage and makes $31,200 in a year.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
Through The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, immigrant workers have rights to minimum wage, overtime, union participation, protection from discrimination and a safe workplace.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum wage
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The bill would require taxpayers with incomes over $400,000 to pay Social Security taxes on all wage, self-employment, and investment income above that threshold.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The fiscal year 2024 base salary for District 155’s current superintendent, Joseph Zotto, was about $186,000, according to the district.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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After Marc-Andre ter Stegen gave the go-ahead to pass on his medical reports to La Liga, the competition body allowed Barca to pass on some of his salary space to cover Garcia’s.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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What is considered a living wage in Ada County in 2025? To meet basic needs in Ada County, an individual must make at least $25.67 per hour or $53,394 per year before taxes, according to MIT’s calculator.—
Kate Linderman,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Aug. 2025
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Among those earning below the national living wage, the figures rise to 55% for those with disabilities, 54% for those from less-privileged socioeconomic backgrounds, and 47% for female respondents.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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“Minimum wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum%20wage. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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