D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday that effective July 1, 2022, the District’s minimum wage will increase from $15.20 to $16.10 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 for tipped employees.
“The Fight for $15 didn’t end at $15, and beginning July 1, workers should expect to see this latest increase reflected in their pay,” said Mayor Bowser.“We know that a strong economy and a strong workforce means having a strong, competitive minimum wage. We were proud to make DC a leader in the Fight for $15, and now we are proud to build on those efforts as our work continues to give all Washingtonians their fair shot.”
With U.S. inflation hitting a new four-decade high of 8.6% last month, many workers are finding it hard to pay the bills.
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