2024 Washington Minimum Wage
The 2024 Washington Minimum Wage is $16.28.
Effective 2024-01-01Source: Announcement 2024 minimum wage: $16.28 per hour (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2023
| Item | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $15.74 | $16.28 | +$0.54 (+3.4%) |
Who it applies to
All workers covered by Washington's state minimum wage law. Younger workers may be paid a youth sub-minimum wage set at a percentage of the adult rate.
What changed this year, and why
Washington's minimum wage increased to $16.28 per hour for 2024.
Common questions
- When did the 2024 minimum wage take effect?
- The $16.28 per hour rate took effect on January 1, 2024.
- Is there a lower wage for younger workers?
- Yes. Younger workers may be paid a youth sub-minimum wage at a percentage of the adult rate.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
In Washington, the state agency that administers the minimum wage is the Department of Labor & Industries. Workers who have questions about the $16.28 rate or who believe their employer is not paying the required wage can visit the agency's workers' rights website at www.Lni.wa.gov/workers-rights. The state also requires employers to display a workplace poster titled "Your Rights as a Worker," which explains the minimum wage and related protections. That poster and the agency's website are the primary resources identified in the official 2024 announcement for anyone in Washington who needs more information about the state's minimum wage law or who wants to learn where to file a wage complaint.
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 2024 minimum wage: $16.28 per hour (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)
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Announcement 2024 minimum wage: $16.28 per hour (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)
- Hourly
Washington’s minimum wage will be $16.28 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
Other years
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