While the federal government sets a minimum wage for all, some states or cities may set a higher amount.
Federal Minimum Wage
In the United States, the federal government sets a minimum wage. Since 2009, this has been set at $ 7.25 an hour. However, this amount may be modified:
- For young people under 20 years of age, the first 90 working hours will be set at $ 4.25 per hour.
- Full-time students who work while studying for a university, college, shop or in the service sector within the Full-Student Program will earn 85% of the minimum wage ($ 7.25).
- High school students who are in a vocational program will earn at least 75% of the minimum wage.
The minimum wage may also change depending on the state. For example, from January 1st, 2016 it has been set as follows:
- Alaska: $ 9.75
- Arizona: $ 8.05, and for workers who also earn tips: $5.05
- Arkansas: the federal wage is less than: $ 8.0.
- California: $ 10.00 per hour
- Los Angeles $ 10.50
- Oakland: $ 12.25.
- San Francisco: $ 13.0
- District of Columbia (Washington DC). $11.50
- Florida: $ 8.05.
- New York: $ 9.0.
- San Diego de $10.50
- San José de $10.30
- Connecticut. $9.60
- Dakota del Sur: $8.50
- Delaware: $8.25/hora.
- Columbia (Washington D.C.). $11.50
- Georgia: $7.25
- Hawaii: $8.50
- Illinois: $8.25
- Chicago $10.50.
- Indiana: $7.25
- Massachusetts: $10.00
- Michigan: $8.15
- Minnesota: $9.00.
- Oregón:$9.25
- Vermont: $9.60
- Washington: $9.47.
How Much Do Hispanics Earn?
It is estimated that the average income of a family home in the U.S. is $ 50,000. However, in Hispanic homes the income is around $ 39,000.