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Washington - Everett, WA Voters Approve Minimum Wage Increase

12/05/24

Author: ADP Admin/Tuesday, December 3, 2024/Categories: Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Washington

Voters in the city of Everett, Washington have approved Ballot Initiative 24-01, which will increase the minimum wage.

The details:

The minimum wage in Everett, WA will increase as follows:

Employer Size

Minimum Wage

Effective Date

“Large Employers” (Employers with more than 500 employees)

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, minimum wage will be increased based on CPI

$20.24

July 1, 2025

“Small Employers” (Employers with 500 or less employees)

$18.24

Minimum wage of “Large Employers” plus July 1, 2026, CPI Increase minus $1.00

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2026

Effective July 1, 2027, large and small employers must pay employees the same minimum wage rate.

Washington state does not allow employers to utilize a tip credit when paying tipped employees.

Next steps:

Employers located in Everett, WA should pay at least the minimum wage rates as indicated in the table above.

Have questions?

Please contact your dedicated service professional with any questions.

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