The US legal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per, which is the 17th highest in the world. The average US hourly wage is $11.80 per hour. Some states have set higher minimum hourly rates, the highest being Washington, D.C. and New York City that have minimum rates of $15.00 per hour.
In comparison the Mexico minimum wage is $1.05 pe r hour and Russia’s is $2.27.
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The US legal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per, which is the 17th highest in the world. The average US hourly wage is $11.80 per hour. Some states have set higher minimum hourly rates, the highest being Washington, D.C. and New York City that have minimum rates of $15.00 per hour.
In comparison the Mexico minimum wage is $1.05 pe r hour and Russia’s is $2.27.
The minimum wage also exist around the world and is common throughout Europe, but is rare or unheard of in Asia or Africa.
In June 2021, the average hourly earnings of all employees in the United States is $11.26.
As at June 2022, the average hourly earnings of all employees in the United States was at 10.86 U.S.
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