Page last updated on November 15, 2021 at 3:39 pm
Bloomington's Living Wage Ordinance, which went into effect on January 1, 2006, requires covered employers to pay covered employees a living wage: the amount that the City of Bloomington believes is sufficient for a working family to meet basic needs in housing, child care, food, clothing, household items, transportation, health care and taxes.
In 2021 the living wage rate is $13.29 an hour, of which up to $1.99 may be in the form of health insurance available to the covered employee. In 2022, it will be $14.01 an hour, of which $2.10 may be in form of health insurance to the covered employee.
The wage is adjusted annually for inflation.
Living Wage FAQs
General questions about the living wage
Living Wage Ordinance Employees
Frequently asked questions for employees who believe they are covered under the living wage
Living Wage Ordinance Employers
LWO Employers with questions should contact Alex Crowley, Economic and Sustainable Development Development Director, 812-349-3477.