Washington Minimum Wage 2024 State Of Emergency. Washington employers must pay most employees at least the minimum wage for every hour worked. Washington's minimum wage will increase to $16.28 per hour beginning january 1, 2024, according to the washington state department of labor and industries.

The 2024 minimum wage in the state of washington is $16.28 per hour. Washington state’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 an hour next year, a 2.35% increase over 2024, the state department of labor & industries announced.