Sunday, February 03, 2008

Iowa’s Minimum Wage Increased to $7.25 Per Hour in 2008

The state of Iowa has increased their minimum wage from $6.20 per hour to $7.25 per hour effective January 1, 2008.

The increase in the state minimum wage was approved by the Iowa Legislature and signed by Gov. Chet Culver last January.

Iowa’s lowest paid workers has gotten an increase of $2.10 per hour in the past year. For the tipped wait workers, their pay also increased from $1.26 an hour to $4.35 an hour with both pay increases last year.

Nearly 18 percent Iowans, mainly food service and retail workers, will benefit from the increase. Tom Shockley, one of the local businessman, said the biggest local impact will be to young workers 14 to 16 years old.

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