DMV Wage War Hits January | Washington DC News

As 2024 kicks off, nearly 20 states are raising minimum wages—but in the DMV area, the gap is staggering: D.C. pays $18.40 an hour, Virginia lags at $12.77, and Maryland’s statewide floor is $15—with some counties like Montgomery hitting $17.65. That means full-time workers in D.C. earn nearly $12K more annually than their counterparts just across the border. The disparity is driving a potential talent drain—and forcing businesses to adapt as prices may rise in D.C. while Virginia and Maryland scramble to retain workers. With federal wage still stuck at $7.25 since 2009, this regional tug-of-war could reshape local economies and livelihoods. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b203b873adca697