Lynnwood could follow other WA cities in raising wage floor above $20

By: Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: September 17, 2025

Words: 953

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Lynnwood could soon become the latest city in Western Washington to raise its minimum hourly wage above $20 — higher than almost anywhere else in the nation.

Lynnwood’s current minimum wage aligns with the state’s, at $16.66 an hour, set to increase with inflation. But advocates are gathering support for an initiative to raise the wage to $20.24 an hour. The measure would also prevent businesses from retaliating against workers, and ensure companies prioritize giving more …

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