Wage increases took effect Jan. 1 COLUMBUS — Ohio's minimum wage increased on Jan. 1 to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to ...

The COLA is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the prior year’s third quarter. While inflation has eased compared to recent high rates ...

The SSA uses the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) to calculate its adjustment each year. As inflation has cooled, this year's increase is the lowest ...