So, what’s the minimum wage for an 18-year-old? It depends on your address. Look up your state’s current minimum. Write it down. That is your baseline.
But here’s my real advice: treat the minimum as a launch pad, not a ceiling. You’re young. You can learn a skill, find a better gig, or just charm your way into a dollar more. The wage floor is low, your ambition should be higher. Now go get that bag. You’ve earned it—even if the pay stub doesn’t show it yet.
