The article discusses living wage policies in the United States, which aim to ensure that workers are paid enough to support themselves and their families. These policies have been implemented in over 140 cities, counties, and universities. Different approaches are used to define a living wage, such as calculating the basic cost of living for various family sizes and regions. Research on the economic and political outcomes of living wage policies is reviewed, with strong public support for the concept. Lessons from the US living wage movement can be applied both nationally and internationally.