"Minimum Wage" is a song recorded by American country music singer Blake Shelton, serving as the second single from his twelfth studio album Body Language.

Following the live debut of "Minimum Wage" on December 31, 2020, various music critics and the general public described the money-centric lyrics as insensitive and tone deaf, amidst economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[7] After its live premiere on December 31, 2020, "Minimum Wage" was met with strongly negative reviews from music critics and the general public, who called the song tone deaf and offensive.

[9][10] USA Today's Jenna Ryu wrote that the negative reactions "pointed out the irony of a wealthy celebrity romanticizing minimum wage," referencing Shelton's relationship with Stefani.

[11] Initially, Shelton did not respond directly to the widespread criticism surrounding "Minimum Wage", but a post on his Twitter account published on January 6, 2021, reading "Bring it on 2021".