Mapping the Minimum Wage

Los Angeles became the latest and largest city to raise its minimum wage, voting on May 19 to up the figure from $9 an hour to $15 by 2020. (The federal minimum is $7.25.) Here’s how the hike compares with those of other major cities that have passed or proposed higher wage floors:

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San Francisco $15

Los Angeles $15

Seattle $15

Oakland $12.25

Santa Fe $10.84

San Diego $11.50

Chicago $13

Louisville, Ky. $9

Portland, Maine $10.68

New York City $15

Washington $15

Proposed

Passed

Note: Most increases will be phased in between now and 2020

Source: Map: National Employment Law Project