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Excluding tips, commissions, and overtime pay, what portion of all employees in the U.S. are paid at or below the federal minimum wage?

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Excluding tips, commissions, and overtime pay, 3% of all employees in the U.S. were paid at or below the federal minimum wage in 2016. This varied by age group, with a rate of 10% for people aged 16 to 19, 5% for those aged 20 to 24, and 2% for people 25 and older.

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