The 8.66% rise comes amid the price increase of common goods, such as housing, food, and medical care.
WASHINGTON, USA — Washington's minimum wage will increase from $14.49 to $15.74 an hour in January 2023, a $1.25 from what it is now.
The 8.66% rise comes amid the price increase of common goods, such as housing, food, and medical care.
Washington law directs the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to calculate the minimum wage for next year based on the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).
For the calculation, L&I compared the CPI-W index from August of the previous year to the index for August of the current year.
Washington's minimum wage raise will apply to workers 16 years of age and older. Under state law, employers can pay 85% of the minimum wage to workers ages 14 to 15. By 2023, the wage for that younger group will be $13.38 per hour.
According to the statement, cities in Washington can set minimum wages higher than the state. For example, Seattle and SeaTac both have higher wages.
Minimum wage policies for other employees will apply as follows:
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