Minimum Wage Washington 2024 Increase 2024. Washington's minimum wage will increase to $16.28 per hour beginning january 1, 2024, according to the washington state department of labor and industries (l&i). A close second is california, which is raising its minimum to $16 from $15.50 on january 1.

Washington’s minimum wage will increase to $16.28 per hour beginning january 1, 2024, according to the washington state department of labor and industries (l&i). But i think even beyond that, we all know that really, if we’re talking about a livable wage in new jersey, no one’s thinking, that’s $15, right?