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Washington | Wage and Tax Regulations

Washington
minimum wage
Minimum Wage
$16.28
Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)
Tip credit not allowed
Maximum Tip Credit
Tip credit not allowed
Washington
state income tax
State Withholding
Tax Brackets
Supplemental
Wage Rate
None
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Unemployment insurance
Max. Taxable Earning $67,600
Employee DeductionsNone
Employee Tax Rates0-5.4%
New Employer RateIndustry Average
Voluntary Contribution PermittedYes

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Recent Washington Employment Law Updates

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Reminder Washington: Paid Family & Medical Leave Premium Rate Update for 2026

November 28, 2025
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Reminder Washington: Supreme Court Broadens Definition of “Job Applicant” Under Pay Transparency Law

October 31, 2025
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Washington Expands Union Rights for Cannabis Farm Workers

September 30, 2025
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Washington Expands Accountability for Prevailing Wage Violations on Public Works Projects

September 30, 2025
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Washington Replaces Personnel File Access Law with New Rules for Employers

August 29, 2025
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Washington New Law Limits Use of Driver’s License in Hiring Practices

August 29, 2025
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Reminder Washington: Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Parameters Effective January 1, 2026

August 29, 2025
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Reminder Washington: 2026 Updates to Average Weekly Wage and Benefit Limits

August 29, 2025
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Washington Expands Equal Pay Protections (EPOA) Since July 1, 2025

July 31, 2025
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Washington Amends LTSS Trust Act to Expand Access, Flexibility, and Benefits Under WA Cares

July 31, 2025
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