Burien, WA Minimum Wage description:
In order to support increased pay for Burien workers, the Burien City Council passed Ordinance No. 855, establishing a citywide minimum wage in Burien. The new minimum wage will be the highest in the nation and will increase annually based on a cost of living adjustment.
Effective January 1, 2025, Level 1 employers (all employers that employ 500 or more full time equivalents) shall pay each employee an hourly minimum wage of at least $4.50 over the Washington State hourly minimum wage.
Posting Requirement:
Employers shall display the Burien minimum wage notice poster in a conspicuous and accessible place at every workplace or job site where their employees work. Employers shall display the poster in English and the primary language of the employee(s) at the particular workplace.