minimum wage

Definition of "minimum wage"
  1. The lowest hourly payment amount that employers can legally give to their workers, as set forth by federal or state laws
How to use "minimum wage" in a sentence
  1. The retail chain increased its minimum wage to attract more job applicants.
  2. The recent legislation aims to raise the federal minimum wage.
  3. Despite working full time, living on minimum wage proves challenging for many families.

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