Washington Minimum Wage
Above the Federal Floor
State minimum wage is $17.13, above the federal $7.25 floor; adjusted annually for inflation.
What “Above the Federal Floor” means
State law sets a minimum wage higher than $7.25, and that higher rate is what covered employers must pay.
30 of 50 states are in the same category
Alongside Washington: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, and 17 more.
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures · as of September 2026 · last verified September 22, 2026
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