In today’s economy of rising prices and rising cost of living, the current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour falls far short. This rate has stagnated since 2009, leaving workers struggling to meet their basic needs.

However, recent polling results show that there is a growing consensus among voters that change is needed.

A reasonable wage: The Data for Progress poll is designed to determine what voters believe is a decent and livable wage. When asked about the income required to have a decent quality of life, voters expressed a clear opinion: the average American should earn $26 per hour to be able to comfortably afford basic needs.

See also: A History of the Minimum Wage

Dive deeper: The poll presented 1,244 voters with pre-determined options and asked for their opinion on the income workers need to make ends meet. A staggering 63% agreed workers should earn more than $20 an hour. This sentiment transcends party lines, with a majority of Democrats, Independents, and even Republicans supporting the idea.

Consideration of specific proposals: The survey further examined specific minimum wage increases: $12 an hour, $17 an hourAnd $20 an hour. All three proposed increases received broad support, even among independents and Republicans. A $12 minimum wage enjoyed a strong +72 point range of support, while a $17 minimum wage and a $20 minimum wage had a range of +54 and +49 points, respectively.

bipartisan support: The overwhelming support for higher minimum wages goes beyond party affiliation. Democrats had an approval rating of at least 89% and strongly endorsed all three proposed increases. Independents also expressed strong support, with about three quarters backing each proposal. Notably, Republicans showed significant support, with no notable difference in support between a $17 minimum wage and a $20 minimum wage.

Why it matters: Imagine that you have at least one full-time job…