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Ten companies with starting wages over $10.50

These 10 companies have starting wages a touch higher than the $9 or $10 per hour that has become the industry standard for unskilled, entry-level workers. Can you guess which retailer comes out on top?

5. Ikea

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An Ikea sign is seen at a store location in New York.

Starting wages: $11.87

Along with starting wages of $11.87 the budget furniture retailer offers a variety of employee benefits, including adoption expenses assistance. The company adjusts its starting wages from location to location based on the cost of living for employees in that particular area. Ikea also offers education fee assistance and allows two days paid leave for employees for the purpose of exam preparation. Ikea also incentivizes long-term employment with the company -- workers who stay with Ikea for 15 years get a $1,500 travel voucher.

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