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Washington Minimum Wage: $16.66/hr

Current minimum wage information for Washington, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$16.66 State minimum wage
$16.66 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $16.66/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $16.66/hr.
  • Effective: 2025-01-01.
  • Scheduled increases: Annual CPI adjustments. No tip credit allowed..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$16.66/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$16.66/hr
  • Effective date2025-01-01

Scheduled Increases

Annual CPI adjustments. No tip credit allowed.

Local Exceptions

Seattle ($20.76 for large employers), SeaTac ($19.71), Tukwila ($20.29), and Burien have higher local rates.

Overtime Rules

Washington requires overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours per week. Agricultural workers gaining overtime protections through phased-in legislation.

Exemptions

No tip credit allowed. Washington uses a salary threshold for exempt employees that is 1.75x the minimum wage.

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