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" IKEA&amp;#039;s long been the home to many prized pieces of furniture (some even achieving cult status!), colorfu and space-saving pieces, and (lately) fascinating studies. But now it&amp;#039;s given us one more reason to cheer them on.  This coming Thursday, IKEA will announce their new wage policy, which raises the average minimum wage in US stores by 17%, bringing it to $10.76 an hour. That translates to even higher rates in stores based in areas with a higher cost of living ($13.22 an hour in Woodbridge, VA), as well as lower but area-appropriate rates in stores in Pittsburgh ($8.69/hour). The new average IKEA wages sit $3.51 over the current federal minimum wage, and is set to roll out to about half of their US employees.  &amp;quot;This stems back to Ikea&amp;#039;s decision to create a better everyday life for our people,&amp;quot; said IKEA&amp;#039;s Rob Olson. And those worried that the decision will mean hiked-up prices on beloved products (and meatballs): IKEA has confirmed that the change will not affect prices. We&amp;#039;ll toast to the whole thing with some Dryck Lingon. This piece originally appeared on ELLEDECOR.com. PLUS: More great stories: BEFORE/AFTER: A TV Star&amp;#039;s Surprisingly Affordable Home Makeover What Celebrity Home Are You Meant To Live In? (QUIZ) The Ferris Bueller House Was Sold for $1.06 Million "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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