Minimum Wage Washington 2024 Impact Assessment. Olympia— on friday, the washington state department of labor and industries announced that minimum wage will increase from $15.74 to $16.28 next year. You must be aware that this rate is the baseline for employee compensation.

Washington employers must pay most employees at least the minimum wage for every hour worked. More information about the minimum wage is available on l&i’s website, along with details about overtime, rest breaks, meal periods, and how to file a wage complaint.