Kentucky’s Stagnant Minimum Wage | Louisville News

As Labor Day 2026 looms, Kentucky workers still earn just $7.25 an hour — unchanged since 2009 — while neighboring states like Illinois and Missouri already pay $15. The real cost? A single adult in Louisville needs $21/hour to survive. With inflation rising and wages lagging, it’s time to ask: what’s a fair wage in today’s economy? 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/1c40a611a1990ed2