Washington Minimum Wage 2025 State Update

Washington Minimum Wage 2025 State Update. Effective january 1, 2025, washington state will increase its minimum wage and salary level thresholds for exempt employees. Among states, washington has had the highest minimum wage for several years.

Tumwater — washington’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 an hour next year, a 2.35 percent increase over 2025. The new rate will go into effect jan.