History of Washington State's Minimum Wage

Initiative 1433, approved by Washington voters in 2016, requires a statewide minimum wage of $11.00 in 2017, $11.50 in 2018, $12.00 in 2019, and $13.50 in 2020.

Washington's Minimum Wage: A Complete Guide - Factorial

Historical Dates · June 30, 1961: Washington begins its minimum wage journey pleasing the citizens of the State. · January 1st, 1962: The minimum ...

Minimum Wage

The 2024 Minimum Wage in the state of Washington is $16.28 per hour. Washington employers must pay most employees at least the minimum wage for every hour ...

State Minimum Wage Rate for Washington (STTMINWGWA) - FRED

Graph and download economic data for State Minimum Wage Rate for Washington (STTMINWGWA) from 1968 to 2024 about minimum wage, WA, wages, rate, and USA.

Understanding Washington State's Minimum Wage Law

Washington's minimum wage law is governed by the Washington Minimum Wage Act (MWA), which was first enacted in 1961. Over the years, the state ...

Changes in Basic Minimum Wages in Non-Farm Employment Under ...

Minimum Wage changes by state for 1968 to 1981. State or other jurisdiction ... Washington, 7.93, 8.07, 8.55, 8.55, 8.67, 9.04, 9.19. West Virginia, 5.85, 6.55 ...

Key Facts About the Minimum Wage - Washington Policy Center

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour and Washington State's minimum wage is $9.32 – the highest of any state in the nation. A political movement is ...

History and Background on the Minimum Wage

Earlier, it increased from $2.30 in 1977 to $3.35 in 1981, a 46% increase in four phases. At the state level, Washington's minimum wage ...

Minimum Wage - MRSC

This page provides a basic overview of federal, state, and local minimum wage laws that apply to Washington State local and state government agencies.

Minimum Wage History - Employment Standards Division

Minimum Wage History ; $2.00/hr, 07/01/1976 - 06/30/1981, $2.00/hr, effective 05/01/1974 ; $2.50/hr, 07/01/1981 - 06/30/1982, $2.10/hr, effective 01/01/1975.

Minimum wage is going up in Washington. Here's how much

Washington's minimum wage will climb to $16.66 an hour next year, a 38-cent-an-hour increase, the state Department of Labor & Industries announced Monday.

History of Changes to the Minimum Wage Law

The 1977 amendments, by eliminating the separate lower minimum for large agricultural employers (although retaining the overtime exemption), set a new uniform ...

Washington Minimum Wage and Hour Act goes into effect on June ...

On June 11, 1959, the Washington Minimum Wage and Hour Act goes into effect, setting the state minimum wage for most workers at $1 an hour.

Minimum wage in the United States - Wikipedia

In 2009, Congress increased it to $7.25 per hour with the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Minimum wage by U.S. state, Washington, D.C., and territory. In states ...

A history of the federal minimum wage - Economic Policy Institute

The minimum wage is a New Deal era policy established initially through the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). The original bill set a ...

Minimum Wage in Washington for 2024 - Chowbus POS

Stay informed about the Washington state minimum wage! Explore recent changes, historical rates, and the impact on businesses in this ...

Here's how much Washington state's minimum wage will increase in ...

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced on Wednesday that the minimum wage will increase to $16.66 an hour.

State Minimum Wages - National Conference of State Legislatures

Currently, 34 states, territories and districts have minimum wages above the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

Minimum Wage - City of Tacoma

As of January 1, 2020, employers are required to use the State of Washington's minimum wage. All Minimum Wage questions should now be directed to the Washington ...

City Minimum Wage - City of Bellingham

Starting January 1, 2025, the city minimum wage will be set at $17.66, so that it remains $1.00 above the Washington State minimum wage of ...