A LIVING WAGE is a MINIMUM AMOUNT a worker must earn to afford basic necessities, without public or private assistance.
A LIVING WAGE is a MORE JUST, minimum wage.
NASHVILLE LIVING WAGE mobilizes and advocates for a just economy where workers are paid equitably, employers are innovative and successful, and our entire community thrives as a result.
THE NASHVILLE LIVING WAGE RATE is based on the "survival wage" rate for Davidson County, which was determined by the 2023 ALICE Report from the United Way of Tennessee.
ALICE stands for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed. This defines the current struggles of households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level but not enough to afford necessities on their household budget.
SURVIVAL WAGE provides only the bare minimum necessities a worker needs to survive in Davidson County. (See: https://unitedforalice.org/wage-tool)
STABILITY WAGE in Davidson County is $33.65/hour. This is unattainable for many employers, which is why the survival wage is used as our baseline.
2020 ALICE REPORT is based on economic data from 2021 and before.
THE CURRENT NLW RATE is $19.20 with Healthcare and Benefits, and $21.20 without Healthcare and Benefits.
We exist to promote a just economy where workers are paid fairly, employers are successful, and our community thrives as a result.
We envision Nashville as a livable community where all workers can not only survive, but prosper.
As a Living Wage Certified Employer, you are joining a community with established guiding principles.
