business · Thursday, October 1
Washington minimum wage will reach $17.73 in 2027
The 3.5% increase adds 60 cents to the current hourly rate of $17.13.
Washington workers earning the state minimum wage will see higher pay beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The new hourly rate will be $17.73, according to the state Department of Labor and Industries. That is a 3.5% increase from the current $17.13 rate. Washington has the highest state minimum wage in the nation.
Source: Washington State Standard ↗
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