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Washington state's minimum wage increasing in 2023
Minimum wage in Washington state is increasing again.
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced Friday the minimum wage will increase to $15.74 an hour in 2023. That's up $1.25 from what wage currently is.
The 8.66% increase in the state's minimum wage is due to the rising costs of everyday goods such as housing, groceries, and medical care, according to L&I.
The state minimum wage applies to workers age 16 and older. Under state law, employers can pay 85% of the minimum wage to workers ages 14-15. For 2023, the wage for that younger group will be $13.38 per hour.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/insurance/washington-state-s-minimum-wage-increasing-in-2023/ar-AA12skoM