Washington Minimum Wage 2025 Washington State 2025. Since most hourly employees don't work full time and/or take time off, actual yearly earnings will likely be lower. 1, 2025, according to bloomberg tax calculations.

The state of washington has announced increases in the minimum wage rate and the exempt salary thresholds for employees, effective january 1, 2025. As of january 1, 2025, the minimum wage in washington has increased to $16.28 per hour.