What is the minimum wage in Washington?

The minimum wage in Washington is $17.95 per hour, effective 2025-07-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Washington minimum wage works out to about $37,336 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · DC

Minimum wage in Washington

$17.95 per hour

Effective 2025-07-01 · Source: does.dc.gov

DC updates July 1. $17.95 in force through June 30, 2026. Rises to $18.40 on 2026-07-01.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $17.95
Daily: $144
Weekly: $718
Monthly: $3,111
Annual: $37,336

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: $17.95
Weekly (40h): $718
Monthly: $3,111
Annual: $37,336

Minimum wage in Washington: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Washington?: The minimum wage in Washington is $17.95 per hour, effective 2025-07-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Washington minimum wage works out to about $37,336 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: DC updates July 1. $17.95 in force through June 30, 2026. Rises to $18.40 on 2026-07-01.