2022 Washington Minimum Wage
The 2022 Washington Minimum Wage is $14.49.
Hourly$14.49
Effective 2022-01-01Source: Announcement 2022 minimum wage: $14.49 per hour (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)Verified 2026-08-29
Compared with 2021
| Item | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $13.69 | $14.49 | +$0.80 (+5.8%) |
Who it applies to
Employers and workers in the state of Washington
What changed this year, and why
Washington's minimum wage is $14.49 per hour beginning January 1, 2022.
Common questions
- How is Washington's minimum wage determined?
- Washington's minimum wage is adjusted each year for inflation. The rate for 2022 became effective on January 1, 2022.
- Is there a lower rate for younger workers?
- Yes. Workers aged 14 and 15 may be paid less than the standard minimum wage, as permitted under Washington law.
How each figure was verified
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Announcement 2022 minimum wage: $14.49 per hour (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)
- Hourly
Washington’s minimum wage will be $14.49 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2022.
Other years
Every Washington Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state