Minimum Wage Quiz

Which state recently raised its minimum wage to $15.13 per hour?

• Ohio

• Colorado

• New Jersey

• Alaska

In which year was the federal minimum wage set at $7.25?

• 2009

• 2015

• 2010

• 2012

What is the current minimum wage in Pennsylvania?

• $10.33

• $7.25

• $14.15

• $13.25

Which state has the highest minimum wage of $16.28 per hour?

• California

• New York

• Washington

• Hawaii

In which city did Mayor Jim Kenney sign a law requiring a gradual increase in the minimum wage for city workers, contractors, and subcontractors?

• Harrisburg

• Philadelphia

• Allentown

• Pittsburgh

What percentage of Pennsylvania hourly workers made at least $15 per hour in 2022?

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

• 30%

Which state has the lowest real minimum wage when adjusted for the cost of living?

• Ohio

• Pennsylvania

• California

• New Jersey

In which year did the legislation to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage from $7.25 to $11 at the start of 2024 pass the House?

• 2020

• 2021

• 2022

• 2023

Which state is among the 22 states where minimum wage increased effective Jan. 1?

• Texas

• Florida

• Delaware

• Georgia

Which state Senate leader is hopeful for an increase in Pennsylvania's minimum wage in 2024?

• Kim Ward

• Kendra Brooks

• Josh Shapiro

• Jim Kenney