Minimum Wage 2024 Increase %. Every year, the commission reviews the national minimum wage and minimum rates of pay in modern awards to decide if they should be increased. The highest state minimum wage in 2024 will be washington state, at $16.28, up from $15.74.

2024 marks a significant year for minimum wage increases across various states. In 2024, the minimum wage was set to increase in 25 states.