Washington’s Nation-High Minimum Wage Rising to Nearly $18 an Hour in 2027

WA’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.

Minimum Wage hike: These 5 US states to raise pay in 2027 by up to 60%, with rates hitting $17.73 an hour

US minimum wages will rise in 5 states in 2027, with Washington leading at $17.73 an hour. Seattle's rate will hit $22.14.

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

Washington’s nation-high minimum wage rising to nearly $18 an hour in 2027 mps-post Tue, 10/06/2026 - 05:12 Image (Washington State Standard) 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 minimu…