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Texas Cities Boost Minimum Wage to Compete Nationally

1/27/2025

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Harris County, Texas, has increased the minimum salary for contract workers to $15/hour.
Dallas will implement annual adjustments, with a 2025 Living Wage set at $22.05/hour.
Fort Worth plans to raise its minimum wage to $18/hour by February 14, 2025.
San Antonio is providing pay increases for long-serving employees, ensuring a minimum of $18/hour.
Texas cities are striving to remain competitive with states like California and New York, which offer higher minimum wages.

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Harris County, Texas, has increased the minimum salary for contract workers to $15/hour.
Dallas will implement annual adjustments, with a 2025 Living Wage set at $22.05/hour.
Fort Worth plans to raise its minimum wage to $18/hour by February 14, 2025.
San Antonio is providing pay increases for long-serving employees, ensuring a minimum of $18/hour.
Texas cities are striving to remain competitive with states like California and New York, which offer higher minimum wages.