Washington State Minimum Wages 2025. As of january 1, 2025, the minimum wage in washington has increased to $16.28 per hour. For employers in seattle, seatac, and tukwila you can expect an increase in the city minimum wage to be announced later this fall.

Younger workers, ages 14 or 15, can expect to be paid $13.84 an hour (85% of the standard minimum wage). Delivered his iconic i have a dream speech at the march on washington for jobs and freedom.