History of North America

What was the minimum wage in early 1940s?

The minimum wage in early 1940s was $0.30 per hour. This was established by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 25, 1938. The act set a minimum wage of 25 cents per hour, but it was raised to 30 cents per hour in October 1940.