Employers in three states must pay higher minimum wages effective today. In Illinois, the minimum wage increases from $7.75 per hour to $8.00 per hour. In Kentucky, the minimum wage increases from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour. In Nevada, the minimum wage increases from $6.85 per hour to $7.55 per hour; for employees with qualifying health benefits, the minimum wage increases from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour. Contact Vision Payroll if you have any questions on minimum wages.