Washington’s minimum wage going up to $17.13 an hour in 2026
Sep 30, 2025 · TUMWATER — Washington’s minimum wage will rise 2.8 percent next year, to $17.13 an hour. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the …
Minimum Wage in Washington State in 2026 - National Law …
5 days ago · Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate in the State of Washington will increase to $17.13 per hour for employees sixteen years of age or older. For minor employees …
2026 Washington State Minimum Wage Update - Ogletree
5 days ago · Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate in the State of Washington will increase to $17.13 per hour for employees sixteen years of age or older. For minor employees …
Washington State Minimum Wage Increases in 2026
Dec 2, 2025 · On January 1, 2026, the Washington State minimum wage will rise by 2.8% from the current wage of $16.66 to $17.13. That is an extra 0.5% increase compared to last year’s …
Minimum wage increases in 2026 - Ballotpedia
Dec 10, 2025 · In 2026, the minimum wage was set to increase in 22 states and Washington, D.C. The increases range from 28 cents in Minnesota to $2.00 in Hawaii.
Washington Minimum Wage Rising in 2026 - kpq.com
Dec 1, 2025 · Beginning January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Washington State will rise to $17.13 per hour, up from the current $16.66 per hour. This represents a 2.8% increase and …
WA's minimum wage is going up in 2026. Here's how much
Oct 9, 2025 · Washington’s minimum wage will rise 2.8% to $17.13 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2026, the highest statewide rate in the nation. The change also increases minimum salaries for …
L&I announces 2026 state minimum wage
TUMWATER — Washington’s minimum wage will rise 2.8 percent next year, to $17.13 an hour. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the increase today; …
Washington Announces New Minimum Wages for 2026
Nov 10, 2025 · The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that Washington’s minimum wage, which is tied to inflation, will increase from $16.66 to $17.13 …
Washington’s minimum wage to top $17 in 2026 - OPB
Oct 1, 2025 · Washington state’s minimum wage will surpass $17 per hour in 2026. It will rise 2.8% to $17.13 per hour, starting Jan. 1, the state Department of Labor and Industries …