Minimum wage in Washington
Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour, $9.88 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $35,630 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: lni.wa.gov.
Who gets which rate
No tip credit. Workers 14-15 may be paid 85% of minimum.
City and county minimum wages
Seattle $21.30 (2026), $22.14 Jan 1, 2027; SeaTac hospitality/transportation $20.74 ($21.47 in 2027); Tacoma, Bellingham, Everett, Renton, Burien, Tukwila, Federal Way and unincorporated King County also above state rate. Local rates apply to work performed inside those city or county limits.
What the minimum wage pays in Washington
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $17.13 | $14.57 |
| Week (40 hours) | $685 | $583 |
| Month | $2,969 | $2,526 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $35,630 | $30,315 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $25.70 an hour at the Washington minimum.
How Washington compares with its neighbors
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Washington?
- The Washington minimum wage is $17.13 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Washington's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $17.73 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Washington?
- Tipped workers must be paid the full minimum wage of $17.13 before tips.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Washington?
- About $35,630 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $30,315 after federal taxes.