Jury Pay by State

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Jury duty pay in Washington

$10 to $25 a day as set by the county legislative authority1

Each county sets one rate within the state range.

Your rights as a juror

Mileage
Mileage at the rate determined under RCW 43.03.0601
Job protection
Employers must give leave and may not fire, threaten, coerce, harass or deny promotion over jury service. Intentional violation is a misdemeanor2
Many counties pay more than the state minimum, and your summons usually says what you will be paid. If something here is not covered, your summons or the court clerk can tell you.

Sources

  1. RCW 2.36.150 Juror expense payments, Washington State Legislature, checked 1 November 2026
  2. RCW 2.36.165 Leave of absence from employment, Washington State Legislature, checked 1 November 2026

Checked 1 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a copy of the law we used because the official site could not be read.