Washington was one of 21 states to implement an increase in minimum wage at the start of the new year. The wage went from $16.28 per hour to $16.66 per hour. Many student workers are receiving minimum ...

Updated on Jan. 2. On Jan. 1, 2025, many new state and local tipped minimum wages went into effect. See the chart below for all state increases. Working out the minimum wage for workers who ...

Data: U.S. Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Commerce; Chart: Axios Visuals Ohio's minimum wage increased marginally to begin 2025, but remains well below the cost of living in our region.

Washington state has a number of localities whose minimum wages have surpassed $20, including King County and Seattle.