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Employment
WA
WA Minimum Wage
Washington state minimum wage is $16.66 per hour as of January 1, 2025, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index. Several cities including Seattle and SeaTac have higher local minimums. Washington has no tip credit; tipped employees receive the full minimum wage.
Official Source:
WA Department of Labor and Industries
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