Minimum Wage 2025 Washington Staten. Tumwater — washington’s minimum wage is going up to $16.28 an hour next year, a 3.4 percent increase over 2023. For the second year in a row, washington has the highest statewide minimum wage in the country.

The department of labor & industries announced an increase in the state minimum wage to $16.24/hour, effective january 1, 2025. The state of washington has announced increases in the minimum wage rate and the exempt salary thresholds for employees, effective january 1, 2025.