Seattle Sets Record with $20.76 Minimum Wage for 2025

The new wage, effective January 1, 2025, aims to boost worker incomes while posing challenges for small businesses.

Seattle's minimum wage increase to $20.76 will be the highest in the United States, effective January 2025.
Mayor Bruce Harrell supports the wage hike as a benefit to both workers and the local economy.
Current minimum wage varies by business size, with larger employers paying $19.97 and smaller ones $17.25 plus benefits or tips.
The expiration of a temporary tip credit will challenge small businesses still recovering from pandemic impacts and inflation.
Mayor Harrell pledges continued support for small businesses, focusing on economic pressures and fostering entrepreneurial success.