Despite the pandemic, workers throughout the US will see larger paychecks next year
A new year will bring higher pay for workers in some states, as minimum wage increases are set to go into effect.
Florida made headlines in November when voters approved a measure that would gradually increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026.
California, Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland are among the other states that have approved their own pathways to hit $15 per hour over time.
Here’s a look at the states where wages will rise in 2021.