> Going with the USA, apparently something like 98% of people have managed to get work that pays better than the Federal minimum wage. Others already mentioned

> Going with the USA, apparently something like 98% of people have managed to get work that pays better than the Federal minimum wage. Others already mentioned state-specific minimum wage, but you are likely neglecting to consider: 1. Prison labor. 2. Unreported labor (in whatever statistic you're relying on). 3. Last but certainly not least: unemployment ("have managed to get work that" - what if you haven't managed to get work?)