History of the minimum wage
Date | General rate | Rate for employees receiving tips | Rate for employees of the clothing industry |
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May 1, 2013 | $10,15 | $8,75 | $10,15 |
May 1, 2012 | $9.90 | $8.55 | $9.90 |
May 1, 2011 | $9.65 | $8.35 | $9.65 |
May 1, 2010 | $9.50 | $8.25 | $9.50 |
May 1, 2009 | $9.00 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
May 1, 2008 | $8.50 | $7.75 | $8.50 |
May 1, 2007 | $8.00 | $7.25 | $8.25 |
May 1, 2006 | $7.75 | $7.00 | $8.25 |
May 1, 2005 | $7.60 | $6.85 | $8.10 |
May 1, 2004 | $7.45 | $6.70 | $8.00 |
January 1, 2004 | $7.30 | $6.55 | $8.00 |
May 1, 2003 | $7.30 | $6.55 | $7.30 |
February 1, 2003 | $7.30 | $6.55 |
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October 1, 2002 | $7.20 | $6.45 |
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February 1, 2001 | $7.00 | $6.25 |
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October 1, 2000 | $6.90 | $6.15 |
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October 1, 1999 | $6.90 | $6.15 |
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October 1, 1998 | $6.90 | $6.15 |
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October 1, 1997 | $6.80 | $6.05 |
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October 1, 1996 | $6.70 | $5.95 |
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October 1, 1995 | $6.45 | $5.73 |
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October 1, 1994 | $6.00 | $5.28 |
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October 1, 1993 | $5.85 | $5.13 |
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October 1, 1992 | $5.70 | $5.00 |
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October 1, 1991 | $5.55 | $4.83 |
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October 1, 1990 | $5.30 | $4.58 |
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October 1, 1989 | $5.00 | $4.28 |
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October 1, 1988 | $4.75 | $4.03 |
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October 1, 1987 | $4.55 | $3.83 |
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October 1, 1986 | $4.35 | $3.63 |
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