Washington state's minimum wage to increase .25 in 2023
SEATTLE — The minimum wage in Washington state will jump up to $15.74 in January, an $1.25 increase from its current level. State law ties Washing...
SEATTLE — The minimum wage in Washington state will jump up to $15.74 in January, an $1.25 increase from its current level. State law ties Washington's minimum wage to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) calculates the minimum wage by comparing the Consumer Price Index for August, year over year. The 8.66% rise for 2023 is tied to the cost of common goods, such as housing, food, and medical care, L&I said. The state minimum wage is applicable to workers 16 years and older.