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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…
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