Jan C Walker

Minimum Wage Washington 2025 Benefits And Benefits. As of january 1, 2025, the minimum wage in washington has increased to $16.28 per hour. Washington’s minimum wage is going up to $16.28 an hour next year, a 3.4 percent increase over 2023.

The 2025 minimum wage for small employers (500 or fewer employees) who do not pay at least $2.72/hour toward the employee’s medical benefits and/or where the employee does not earn at least $2.72/ hour in tips is $19.97/hour. The department of labor & industries announced an increase in the state minimum wage to $16.24/hour, effective january 1, 2025.