Washington
Exempt salary threshold.

Washington · Exempt salary threshold

Rule name changed from not previously published to Washington exempt salary threshold. Summary changed from not previously published to From January 1, 2026, executive, administrative and professional employees must earn at least $1,541.70 per week ($80,168.40 a year) to be exempt in Washington - 2.25 times the state minimum wage, the same at every employer size. The multiplier is scheduled to reach 2.5 times the minimum wage in 2028.. Requirement changed from not previously published to $1,541.70 per week ($80,168.40 per year) in 2026. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to 80168.4. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2026. 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.