Minimum Wage Washington 2025 Legislation Changes. Tumwater — washington’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 an hour next year, a 2.35 percent increase over 2024. The washington state department of labor &.

The department of labor & industries (l&i) announced the new 2025 state minimum wage on september 30. Washington state greeted the new year with a series of legislative changes that took effect on january 1, impacting wages, education, workplace policies, and road safety laws.