Seattle's minimum wage headed to $22.14 as job market, downtown office sector struggle

Seattle's minimum wage will rise to $22.14 an hour in 2027, up from $21.30 this year, an increase of about 3.9%. The city's economy is showing strain in hiring and downtown real estate.

Seattle's minimum wage headed to $22.14 as job market, downtown office sector struggle

TL;DR

  • Seattle's minimum wage will increase to $22.14 an hour by 2027.
  • The current minimum wage is $21.30 per hour.
  • This represents an approximate 3.9% increase.
  • The city's economy is facing challenges in hiring.
  • Downtown real estate in Seattle is also showing signs of strain.