Anyone doing back breaking work who makes less than $14 an hour. I don’t mean I want the minimum $14, I mean literally jobs where people stand all day, lift heavy things, work in the heat or cold, etc.
Right now I would say it’s not just the salary, it’s the amount of hours and expectations on employees. Making $100k and being under ridiculous stress because you are doing the work of two people is horrible too. It shortens your life in my opinion, reduces happiness, and increases anxiety and anger in our country.
Companies have had a bonanza capitalizing on employee fears of a tight employment market. Companies making a fortune still are pushing employees to the point that I feel is abusive. Not all companies, but enough that it can’t be ignored.