In 1980, the minimum wage in the UK was not officially mandated, as the country did not have a national minimum wage law until 1999. However, some sectors had their own minimum wage agreements through collective bargaining. Consequently, wages varied widely depending on industry and region, but many workers earned around £1.50 to £2.00 per hour during that time.
The minimum wage in New Jersey is $8.25 an hour, or $2.13 an hour for tipped employees as of January 2014.
In 1980, the minimum wage in Pennsylvania was $3.10 per hour. This was in line with the federal minimum wage at the time, which had been established by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The minimum wage has since increased significantly in subsequent years.
The minimum wage in Australia per hour in 1987 was AU$15.00 per hour
In 1980, the minimum wage in Arizona was $3.35 per hour. This amount was consistent with the federal minimum wage at that time, which was also $3.35. Arizona's minimum wage has since increased significantly, reflecting changes in the economy and cost of living.
Guam's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. The Guam minimum wage for tipped employees is $2.13 per hour.
Minimum wage in 2008 was $6.55 per hour and now in 2011 it is $7.25 per hour.
The server minimum wage in Michigan is 2.65 per hour.
The minimum wage in the state of Idaho is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. This minimum wage was enacted in 2007.
In 1992, the federal minimum wage was approximately $4.25 per hour. As of June 2014, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
The minimum wage in Oregon is $9.10 per hour as of 2014.
Namibia does not have a minimum wage
The minimum wage in 1952 was 75 cents per hour.