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Jul 1, 2026

Minimum wage bill stalled in Pennsylvania Senate

Pennsylvania's minimum wage remains $7.25 as the Senate stalls House Bill 2189 to raise it to $15 per hour over several years.

Apr 22, 2026

Shapiro Admin seeks increased minimum wage for workforce

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh advocates for continued investments in the workforce.

Mar 25, 2026

Pa. House passes minimum wage bill; opponents disagree

Governor Josh Shapiro is urging the Pennsylvania Senate to pass the new minimum wage legislation.

May 13, 2025

Lancaster City Council backs fair wage and local wage control

Lancaster City Council supports HB1150 to raise PA’s minimum wage to $15 and end state preemption, allowing municipalities to set local wage rates.

Jul 19, 2023

Minimum wage increase will hurt countless small PA businesses

The current $15-per-hour employee who has been working for a company for several years is earning this wage because of merit, experience and increased skills

Jun 21, 2023

Pa. House passes increase in minimum wage to $15/hr

The State of Pennsylvania is moving towards a higher minimum wage.  

Apr 26, 2023

WellSpan Health to increase minimum wage to $17 per hour

York-based WellSpan Health is increasing wages. 

Aug 5, 2022

Pa. Minimum Wage Act changes now in effect

Changes to Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act take effect starting Aug. 5. The new regulations update how employers pay tipped workers and ensure that salaried employees with fluctuating schedules are properly compensated for overtime. 

Jan 25, 2022

State workers to see minimum wage increase Jan. 31

State workers will receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour by Jan. 31, after Gov. Tom Wolf amended his executive order that initially raised the rate by 2024.  

Oct 21, 2021

Wolf order ties DCED funding for businesses to paid sick leave 

For-profit businesses that receive assistance through the Department of Community and Economic Development will have to offer paid sick leave under an executive order signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday. 

Aug 4, 2021

CVS says it will raise starting pay to $15 per hour, relaxes some hiring requirements

As the debate continues over raising the federal and state minimum wage, CVS Health has become the latest company to announce that it is raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Mar 1, 2021

UPMC Pinnacle increases entry-level wage to $15 an hour

Entry-level positions at UPMC Pinnacle facilities now start at $15 an hour, the Harrisburg-based hospital system announced on Monday.