Each year, the government determines the minimum wage for temporary agricultural workers with an H-2A visa; this week the amount for 2024 was known.
In all states, including North Carolina, workers who participate in this program will receive higher salaries than in 2023. However, both the percentage of increases and H-2A salaries in 2024 vary by state.
What will the H-2A wage be in 2024 for North Carolina?
Starting January 1, 2024, the minimum wage for workers with an H-2A Visa in North Carolina will be $15.81 per hour.
This is an increase of 6.04% compared to 2023, when the minimum wage of H2A workers in North Carolina was $14.91 per hour.
To find out how much a worker with an H-2A Visa earns in other states in the United States, consult the table included at the end of this article.
What is the H-2A program and why is there a minimum wage set by the government?
The H-2A program allows employers hire workers foreigners temporarily. This is an essential initiative to address agricultural labor shortages during critical planting and harvest periods.
However, to ensure Labor conditions fair and avoid exploitation, the government establishes a minimum wage that employers must pay H-2A workers.
The minimum wage is designed to ensure that temporary workers receive adequate compensation for their efforts. At the same time, unfair competition with American workers is avoided. The setting minimum wages State-specific accounts take into account variations in the cost of living and other regional factors.
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Salary for workers with H2A Visa in the United States 2024
Below, you will find a table in which you can see how much a worker with an H-2A Visa will earn in 2024 in United States; in accordance with the salaries established for the rest of the states of the American Union.
In all cases, hourly salary amounts must be respected. It is important to keep in mind that the mandatory amounts are minimum. That means employers cannot pay lower amounts, but nothing prevents them from paying a higher wage for workers with temporary H2A visas in 2024.
How much does a worker with an H-2A Visa earn by state. Table updated to 2024
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