Crossposted from King County Local

On Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage will increase in unincorporated King County. The minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage an organization can pay an employee. It will increase from $16.28 an hour to $20.29 an hour, with exceptions for smaller businesses. The increase impacts employees and employers.

The King County Council passed the measure in May 2024 with the intent of providing a living wage in an increasingly expensive area and to keep up with other cities in King County that have already raised the minimum wage. Tukwila, for example, raised the minimum wage to $20.29 in January 2023. Seattle raised the minimum wage to $18.69 that same year. The Washington State minimum wage is currently $16.28. Read more.