Denver minimum wage set to increase to $19.29 in 2026

Denver minimum wage going up 9 percent in 2023

Denver’s minimum wage is rising to $17.29 an hour at the start of the new year, but some businesses are already offering more to attract new employees. (BusinessDen file photo)


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