The District of Columbia (D.C.) minimal wage is about to extend to $16.50 per hour on July 1, 2025. This improve is a part of a gradual plan to lift the minimal wage to $18.50 per hour by 2026. The D.C. Council handed the laws in 2023, and it was signed into regulation by Mayor Muriel Bowser.
The rise within the minimal wage is meant to assist low-wage employees sustain with the rising value of dwelling. It’s also anticipated to spice up the native financial system by rising client spending. The D.C. Chamber of Commerce has expressed help for the rise, saying that it’s going to assist companies entice and retain staff.