Washington Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
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Short answer: $10 to $25/day, set by each county, plus mileage. The Pierce County pilot paid $100/day (Oct 2024 to May 2025). Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | $10 to $25/day, set by each county, plus mileage. The Pierce County pilot paid $100/day (Oct 2024 to May 2025). |
|---|---|
| Mileage / travel | State rate under RCW 43.03.060 |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers must provide leave and may not penalize jurors (RCW 2.36.165). (unconfirmed) |
Note: Pilot findings were due to the 2026 legislature; no statewide increase was found.
Law
- RCW 2.36.150
- RCW 2.36.165
Sources
- app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=2.36.150
- www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/index.cfm?fa=newsinfo.pressdetail&newsid=50520
- washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/pierce-county-to-begin-paying-jurors-100-a-day/
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Washington?
$10 to $25/day, set by each county, plus mileage. The Pierce County pilot paid $100/day (Oct 2024 to May 2025).
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Washington?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Washington?
Employers must provide leave and may not penalize jurors (RCW 2.36.165). (unconfirmed)