The King County Council approved a proposal that will boost the minimum wage in incorporated King County to over $20 per hour. Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage will increase to $20.29 per hour across unincorporated King County. The minimum wage will be subjected to increases based on inflation. The ordinance, cosponsored by council members Rod Dembowski, Teresa Mosqueda, and Jorge L. Barón, aims to lift wages in unincorporated areas where wages lag behind nearby cities with much higher minimum wage standards. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/20-per-hour-minimum-wage-approved-king-county-council/281-ace5e17f-6935-49e2-88cf-1c8381dca5d6