The minimum wage will rise in a number of states in 2017. Unless otherwise noted, the following minimum wage rates (per hour) are scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2017:
Alaska: $9.80
Arizona: $10.00
Arkansas: $8.50 for employers with 4 or more employees
California: $10.50 for employers with 26 or more employees (for smaller employers, the rate remains $10.00)
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