Inflation-adjusted 1999 $15 is $20.98 today. Conversely, today's $15/hr is $10.72/hr in 1999 dollars. Also note that he's not allowed to work over 30 hours, so

Inflation-adjusted 1999 $15 is $20.98 today. Conversely, today's $15/hr is $10.72/hr in 1999 dollars. Also note that he's not allowed to work over 30 hours, so even at a somewhat comparative actual rate, he has an upper limit on weekly income.