Struggling to keep up with payroll and HR in Washington? From local ordinances to statewide labor laws, we’ll help you save time and focus on growing your business.
Payroll Services in Washington
How Paylocity Helps Washington Employers
Payroll That Gets It Done
- Seamless Automation: Eliminate repetitive tasks with automated workflows that boost accuracy and save time.
- Smart Safeguards: Built-in audits and integrations flag issues before they become errors.
- Transparent Calculations: Easily manage overtime, bonuses, and local tax changes, even across overlapping jurisdictions.
Your Extra HR Team Member
- Automated Workflows: Use ready-made templates for common tasks or build custom processes that fit your business.
- One Employee Record: A single source of truth for employee data keeps everything organized and compliant.
- Time & Labor Made Simple: Schedule quickly, track clock-ins and meal breaks, and standardize time-off requests.
Compliance Made Simple
- Compliance Dashboard: Get a clear view of requirements with updated forms and expert HR support.
- Built-In Data Access: Quickly find work authorizations, EEO/FLSA data, pay records, certifications, and industry updates.
- Always Up-to-Date Forms: Access the latest state and federal forms right from the platform.
Challenges Facing Employers in Washington
Washington maintains a complex compliance landscape that requires a careful balance between federal standards and state mandates.
As an employer, you must grapple with:
- Stricter employment regulations ranging from pay transparency to paid family and medical leave.
- Higher state and local minimum wage requirements.
- Additional safety and health requirements under the Washington State OSHA plan.
Washington Payroll Fast Facts
Minimum Wage
$16.66
State Income Tax Rate
None
Right to Work Laws
None
State Unemployment Tax Rate
- Varies by industry (new employers)
- 0.27% - 8.15% (experienced employers)
Last Updated: December 2025
Washington Tax and Compliance Resources
FAQs About Paying Employees in Washington
Does Washington have a state income tax?
No, Washington does not impose or collect state income tax.
Is Washington a Right to Work State?
No, Washington is not a right to work state, but it can pass right to work laws in the future if it wishes to do so.
What are the Washington final pay laws?
In Washington, employees who voluntarily resign or are involuntarily terminated from a job must receive their final paycheck by the next regular payday, with limited exceptions.
Are there Washington work break laws?
Yes, under state law, employers must provide employees with at least a 10-minute paid rest break for every four hours worked and a 30-minute meal break when an employee works over five hours in a shift.
More Than Just Payroll
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HCM Compliance Year-End Review
To help you stay ahead of new laws and requirements that will become effective in 2026, we’ve compiled a list with summaries of what to expect starting January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.