what's the federal minimum wage
While the current US federal minimum wage was last set at $7.25 per hour on July 24, 2009, your age, type of employment, even where you live can alter the legal minimum hourly wage your employer is required to pay.
Some states pay a higher minimum wage than the federal minimum. For example, the minimum wage in California is $10.50 for 2017, with some cities having a rate higher than the minimum. Here is a list of current state minimum wage rates (2017) you can use to get information on the minimum wage in your location.