Bellingham, Washington
Pay transparency.

Washington · Pay transparency

Rule name changed from not previously published to Washington pay transparency. Summary changed from not previously published to Employers with 15 or more employees must disclose the wage scale or salary range and a general description of all benefits and other compensation in each job posting under the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. Amendments effective July 27, 2025 give employers a 5-business-day window to fix a non-compliant posting before penalties apply.. Requirement changed from not previously published to Wage scale or salary range and benefits description required in postings (15+ employees). Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 15 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2023. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to Washington has the highest state minimum wage in the country ($17.13 in 2026) and allows no tip credit. Its exempt salary threshold is also the nation's highest - $80,168.40 in 2026, set at 2.25 times the minimum wage at every employer size and scheduled to reach 2.5 times in 2028. Paid family and medical leave premiums rose to 1.13% of wages in 2026, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,647. Several Puget Sound cities set wages well above the state rate.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.