Washington Minimum Wage 2025 Projections Washington. The washington state department of labor & industries (l&i) announced the increase today; The state of washington has announced increases to the minimum wage rate and the exempt salary thresholds for employees, effective january 1, 2025.
Starting january 1, 2025, washington’s minimum wage will increase to $16.66 per hour, reflecting a 2.35 percent rise from 2024. The increase reflects a trend of many.