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Minimum wage in unincorporated King County
On January 1, 2025, the minimum hourly wage in unincorporated King County will be $20.29. There will be three temporary exceptions, based on business size and gross revenue.
| If the employer has… | The 2025 minimum wage is… |
|---|---|
| 15 or fewer employees and an annual gross revenue of less than $2 million | $17.29 per hour |
| 15 or fewer employees and an annual gross revenue of $2 million or more | $18.29 per hour |
| More than 15 employees but fewer than 500 employees and gross revenue of any amount | $18.29 per hour |
| More than 500 employees and gross revenue of any amount | $20.29 per hour |
What this means for employers
- For number of employees, use the average number of people employed during the past 12 months, regardless of where each employee worked.
- For gross revenue, use the total worldwide revenue of the business.
- Document all hours worked by employees and keep records.
- Post the new wage rate in the workplace (here are some workplace posters you can download).
- The minimum wage rate will be adjusted every year on January 1.
What this means for employees
- Know where you work—this rate is for work done in unincorporated King County.
- The minimum wage will be adjusted every year on January 1.
Administrative rules
King County has developed draft administrative rules and currently is seeking your input on these rules. You can find the draft rules, and provide feedback, at PublicInput.com/KCWage.
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Related links
Communications toolkit
Information flyers, workplace posters, and suggested content for articles and posts about the 2025 minimum wage
$20/hour minimum wage approved by Council
King County Council news release, 5/14/2024