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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: 2026 Updates to Average Weekly Wage and Benefit Limits

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

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

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Washington Expands Paid Sick Leave Benefits to Include Immigration Proceedings

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Washington Expands Paid Family and Medical Leave Starting 2026

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Washington Extends Leave and Accommodations to Hate Crime Victims

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Washington Expands Protections by Banning Immigration Status Coercion

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Washington Extends Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers

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Washington Enacts Mini-WARN Law Requiring 60-Day Layoff Notices

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Washington Expands Pregnancy Protections: Paid Lactation Breaks and New Employer Requirements

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