The Washington State salary threshold for overtime pay will increase to $830 per week or $43,240 per year for employees of large employers (those with 501 or more employees) on January 1, 2025. This is a significant increase from the current threshold of $776 per week or $40,464 per year. The salary threshold for overtime pay is the minimum salary that an employee must be paid in order to be exempt from overtime pay requirements. Employees who are paid below the salary threshold are entitled to overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
The increase in the salary threshold is intended to ensure that more workers are eligible for overtime pay. Overtime pay is an important benefit that can help workers to earn more money and support their families. The increase in the salary threshold will also help to level the playing field for workers in Washington State, as many other states have already increased their salary thresholds.
