History of the minimum wage
History of the minimum wage
Date | General rate | Rate for employees receiving tips | Hours/ | Rate for employees of the clothing industry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 1, 2011 | $9.65 | $8.35 | 40 | $9.65 | 39 hr/week |
May 1, 2010 | $9.50 | $8.25 | 40 | $9.50 | 39 hr/week |
May 1, 2009 | $9.00 | $8.00 | 40 | $9.00 | 39 hr/week |
May 1, 2008 | $8,50 | $7.75 | 40 | $8.50 | 39 hr/week |
May 1, 2007 | $8,00 | $7.25 | 40 | $8.25 | 39 hr/week |
May 1, 2006 | $7.75 | $7.00 | 40 | $8.25 | 39 hr/week |
May 1, 2005 | $7,60 | $6,85 | 40 | $8,10 | 39 hr/week |
May 1, 2004 | $7,45 | $6,70 | 40 | $8,00 | 39 hr/week |
January 1, 2004 | $7,30 | $6,55 | 40 | $8,00 | 39 hr/week |
May 1, 2003 | $7,30 | $6,55 | 40 | $7,30 The same as the general rate | 40 hr/week |
February 1, 2003 | $7,30 | $6,55 | 40 | ||
October 1, 2002 | $7,20 | $6,45 | 40 | ||
February 1, 2001 | $7,00 | $6,25 | 40 | ||
October 1, 2000 | $6,90 | $6,15 | 40 | ||
October 1, 1999 | $6,90 | $6,15 | 41 | ||
October 1, 1998 | $6,90 | $6,15 | 42 | ||
October 1, 1997 | $6,80 | $6,05 | 43 | ||
October 1, 1996 | $6,70 | $5,95 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1995 | $6,45 | $5,73 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1994 | $6,00 | $5,28 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1993 | $5,85 | $5,13 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1992 | $5,70 | $5,00 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1991 | $5,55 | $4,83 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1990 | $5,30 | $4,58 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1989 | $5,00 | $4,28 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1988 | $4,75 | $4,03 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1987 | $4,55 | $3,83 | 44 | ||
October 1, 1986 | $4,35 | $3,63 | 44 | ||