The 1971 federal minimum wage was $1.60 per hour.
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An annual income of $381,000 in 2026 is required to have the same purchasing power as a U.S. minimum-wage worker in 1971.
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United States federal minimum wage
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Federal minimum wage has fallen in real value and versus median wages.
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The federal minimum wage in the United States has not kept pace with productivity growth since its inception.
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