Posted 10/16/2023, 7:04:00 PM
Seattle Minimum Wage to Reach Nearly $20 per Hour in 2024, One of the Highest in the U.S.
- Seattle's minimum wage will increase to nearly $20/hr in 2024, one of the highest in the U.S.
- For large employers, it will be $19.97/hr starting Jan 1, 2024.
- For small businesses, it will be $17.25/hr if they pay at least $2.72/hr for medical benefits or tips.
- This is a 6.8% increase from the 2023 minimum wage of $18.69/hr in Seattle.
- Washington state currently has the highest statewide minimum wage at $15.74/hr, increasing to $16.28/hr in 2024.