Minimum wage Verified

Washington minimum wage rises to $17.13

Jurisdiction
Washington
Effective date
2026-01-01
Who it covers
All employers
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • Washington minimum wage rises to $17.13, effective 2026-01-01.
  • Who it covers: All employers.
  • Annual CPI-W adjustment.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: All employers with workers in Washington. Update payroll rates for any hourly employees below the new rate and refresh the required wage poster now (in effect since 2026-01-01); also review salaried-exempt thresholds and pay ranges that are pegged to the minimum wage. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00

Official sources

  • lni.wa.gov
    https://lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/wages/minimum-wage/