Washington’s nation-high minimum wage rising to nearly $18 an hour in 2027

Washington’s minimum wage workers will get a 3.5% pay bump in 2027.

The state’s minimum wage will climb to $17.73 an hour starting January 1, the state Department of Labor and Industries announced this week.

A 2024 analysis found that more than one in four Wyoming workers would benefit from a higher minimum wage, illustrating how Washington’s nation-leading rate compares to its neighbors…

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