I don't know if perhaps it is where you live, and regionally lots of things vary a lot, but in California:
2010 MW was $8. $8 in 2010 is worth $11.58 in 2024 dollars according to a BLS calculator.
Today the minimum wage is either $16 (or $20 if you work in fast food for some reason)
Minimum wage is up substantially in real terms here.
I don't know if perhaps it is where you live, and regionally lots of things vary a lot, but in California:
2010 MW was $8. $8 in 2010 is worth $11.58 in 2024 dollars according to a BLS calculator.
Today the minimum wage is either $16 (or $20 if you work in fast food for some reason)
Minimum wage is up substantially in real terms here.