Minimum Wage Washington 2024 Proposal 2024. Millions of workers nationwide could be in line for a pay hike next year, with half of u.s. Washington's minimum wage will increase to $16.28 per hour beginning january 1, 2024, according to the washington state department of labor and industries (l&i).

The department of labor & industries announced an increase in the state minimum wage to $16.24/hour, effective january 1, 2024. Workers who meet certain criteria (see below).