📈 Washington Minimum Wage Increase Coming January 1, 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, Washington’s minimum wage will increase from $17.13 to $17.73 per hour. Workers in Seattle will see the minimum wage increase from $21.30 to $22.14 per hour, regardless of employer size. Other cities may also see increases above the state minimum wage but have yet to be released
If you receive SSI, SSDI, SS CDB/DAC or other public benefits, a wage increase often means more overall income, even if your cash benefit is reduced. Remember to report wage changes to the agencies that administer your benefits.
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