The U.S. Labor Department detailed private average hourly earnings for each state. See how Washington's wages compare across the nation.

The database doesn’t reflect employees hired after 2023 For more information, see this FAQ from Washington State Fiscal Information. Salaries for public school employees is available separately ...

In recent weeks, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed numerous employment-related bills, amending employer obligations and employee ...

Furloughs, of course, reduce compensation without reducing salaries so that employees ... sporting green Washington Federation of State Employees shirts and carrying signs that read “We stand ...

Significant changes to the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (WA PFML) law are on the horizon that will ...

Washington State employees received awards for cost-saving ideas, with initiatives reducing printing costs, reusing furniture ...

Some cities and municipalities have set higher minimum wages than Washington state. Seattle's minimum wage is now $20.76 per hour for 2025. Salaried employees made a large jump with the calendar ...