Seattle, Minimum Wage

Seattle's New Minimum Wage Among Highest in Big Cities, Businesses Closing
Restaurants and coffee shops, which often operate on thin profit margins, are struggling to absorb the costs of the $20.76 wage.
Seattle waffle shop owner shutters business amid new $20 minimum wage: 'I’ve cried every day’
A business owner in West Seattle lamented that the closure of her business due to the rising minimum wage means the loss of a place where locals could safely gather.
Seattle minimum wage hits $20.76 an hour — and it’s not the area’s highest
Minimum wage in the city will rise to $20.76 per hour beginning midnight on New Year’s Day, one of the highest rates in the country. For the first time since Seattle’s minimum wage ordinance took effect almost a decade ago, all employers will be subject to the same pay floor.
Minimum wage in Seattle is now almost $21 an hour
The minimum wage went up this week in both Seattle and Washington state. By the numbers: As of Jan. 1, all Seattle employers must pay their workers at least $20.76 per hour. The state minimum wage floor,
Seattle minimum wage hike taking toll on small businesses
As of Jan. 1, Seattle’s minimum wage increased by 79 cents, reaching $20.76 per hour for all businesses, regardless of size. The other half of the building will also close for in-person business later this year, another casualty of Seattle’s rising business costs.
New year brings more money as Seattle’s minimum wage rises
The new year will come with extra money as Seattle's minimum wage rises Wednesday, as stated by the city of Seattle.
New year in Seattle means new minimum wage requirements
On New Year’s Day, Seattle’s minimum wage is jumping up to more than $20 per hour, and for some local small business owners, that is too much of a change to keep their doors open.
How Seattle, Washington minimum wage is changing in 2025
Big changes are ahead for Seattle's minimum wage in 2025, including a $3 an hour boost for tipped workers. SEATTLE — The minimum wage in Washington state and several cities, including Seattle, will go up next week as agencies adjust for inflation.
Seattle minimum wage increase leads to business closure
While the minimum wage jump in Seattle is good news for workers, businesses are now evaluating what it means for them.
West Seattle restaurant owner closes doors as rising minimum wage strains finances
Seattle's latest minimum wage increase proved to be the final straw for one restaurant owner, who decided she was better off ...
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The Urbanist Endorses Burien’s Measure 1 as Real Minimum Wage Boost
Burien residents should vote for Measure 1 because it will actually raise pay for low-wage workers. The Burien City Council ...
Seattle waffle shop owner shuts down business over new $20-plus minimum wage law: ‘I’ve cried every day’
Corina Luckenbach founded Bebop Waffle Shop after relocating to Seattle from New York City more than a decade ago.
Seattle restaurants innovate to tackle rising labor costs with new dining models
Eating out will likely be an evolving experience for customers as restaurants in Seattle and elsewhere look for new ways to ...