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Minimum Wage Washington 2024 Impact On Wages. The department of labor & industries announced an increase in the state minimum wage to $16.24/hour, effective january 1, 2024. The state of washington has announced increases in the minimum wage rate and the exempt salary thresholds for employees, effective january 1, 2024.

The cities of seattle, bellingham, seatac, tukwila and renton have adopted minimum wages higher than the state. Here’s how that impacts the wallets of restaurant owners, workers and customers in the emerald city.