I found it interesting to discover how the US minimum wage actually works.

Many people think it's the same as in Brazil, but it's not at all.
There, each state sets its own value; it's not a single national number.
The federal minimum has been $7.25 per hour since 2009, but in practice almost no one earns that because states have the autonomy to set higher floors.
Washington DC is the highest, at $17.50 per hour.
California, New York, and Washington also have much higher rates.
If you calculate 40 hours per week at the federal minimum, it amounts to about $1,160 per month.
It seems like a lot when converted to reais, but the cost of living there is outrageous.
Average rent exceeds $1,600, so basically the US minimum wage doesn't even cover basic expenses in most states.
Those who work with tips earn even less because tips supplement their income.
The system is quite different from what we have here.
It's worth doing thorough research before considering working there, because the US minimum wage varies greatly depending on the region, and local costs also change quite a bit.