Welfare Payout Statistics That Will Make Your Blood BOIL If you are under any illusion that welfare abuse is not a problem in your home state, you need to think again. A recent report by the Cato Institute has gathered information that indicates that the welfare benefits in at least 35 states pay more than a minimum wage job. How is that for incentive to get into the work force? Work more, make less isnt really an attractive slogan for being self-sufficient. Here are some more facts that are sure to have your blood boiling: (1) Benefits is more than $15 an hour in over ten states This is absolutely insane, and remarkably unsustainable. What do you think of these new stats? 