Seattle Washington's minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2022. Employers must pay all non-exempt employees who work in Seattle at least the minimum wage per hour.
2022 Rates:
For employers with 500 or fewer employees, the minimum wage will be:
· $15.75, if an employee receives at least $1.52 per hour in medical benefits or tips; or
· $17.27, if they do not receive at least $1.52 per hour in medical benefits or tips.
For employers with more than 500 employees, the 2022 minimum wage will be:
$17.27 per hour, regardless of the benefits or tips the employee receives.
Posting Requirements:
Employers must display an updated poster (in English and the primary language spoken at the workplace) in a conspicuous and accessible location. The English version of the poster is available here. Other versions are available here.
Note: In situations where an employer cannot display the poster, including when an employee works remotely or doesn’t have a regular work site, employers may provide the poster on an individual basis in an employee's primary language in a physical or electronic format that is reasonably conspicuous and accessible.
Domestic Workers:
Those who employ domestic workers are encouraged to distribute the 2022 Model Notice of Rights and Pay Information to their workers, in the language the worker is most comfortable using.
Compliance Recommendations:
Seattle employers must pay all non-exempt employees who work in the city at least the minimum wage per hour. Please contact your dedicated service professional with any questions.