WA programs

Washington hiring incentives.

Washington concentrates hiring benefits in rural counties and specific industries.

State programs

What's available in Washington

Program names, values and eligibility rules change. We confirm current details for your locations before anything is filed.

Rural county incentives

Business and occupation tax credits for employment in qualifying rural counties.

Local programs

Seattle-area programs focus on workforce training rather than hiring credits.

Don't forget the federal layer

State programs stack on top of federal ones. Most employers in Washington start with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and add state programs from there.

Read the WOTC guide →

Hiring in Washington?

We'll confirm which programs apply to your exact locations before you file anything.