2021 Washington Minimum Wage
The 2021 Washington Minimum Wage is $13.69.
Effective 2021-01-01Source: Announcement 2021 minimum wage: $13.69 per hour (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2020
| Item | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $13.50 | $13.69 | +$0.19 (+1.4%) |
Who it applies to
All employers and workers covered by Washington State minimum wage law
What changed this year, and why
Washington's minimum wage increased to $13.69 per hour beginning January 1, 2021.
Common questions
- Can younger workers be paid less than the minimum wage?
- Yes. Workers who are under sixteen years old may be paid a lower subminimum wage.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers in Washington who need more information about the state's minimum wage law or who want to file a wage complaint should consult the required workplace poster "Your Rights as a Worker" or visit the Department of Labor & Industries website at www.Lni.wa.gov/workers-rights. This poster must be displayed in workplaces throughout Washington and explains employee rights under state wage law. The website provides additional guidance on minimum wage requirements and the process for raising concerns about pay.
For more information about Washington’s minimum wage law, see the required workplace poster Your Rights as a Worker or visit www.Lni.wa.gov/workers-rights .
Announcement 2021 minimum wage: $13.69 per hour (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)
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Announcement 2021 minimum wage: $13.69 per hour (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)
- Hourly
Washington’s minimum wage will be $13.69 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
Other years
Every Washington Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state