Washington State Minimum Wage 2025 Salary Schedule. 2025 minimum wage announcement poster. The department of labor & industries (l&i) announced the new 2025 state minimum wage on september 30.

Tumwater — washington’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 an hour next year, a 2.35 percent increase over 2024. Employers must pay employees the minimum wage for all hours worked, including opening.