Washington minimum wage rises to $17.73
What’s happening
Washington's statewide minimum wage rises to $17.73 an hour for most workers. The state's exempt salary threshold is a multiple of this rate, and Seattle and some other cities set higher local minimums.
What to do
Update hourly rates and recheck exempt salaries against the new threshold before January 1.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss financial wellbeing sessions help employees make the most of pay changes.
Plan support for your teamsSource
lni.wa.gov. Checked October 19, 2026.