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Seattle Minimum Wage 2026

Local minimum wage in Seattle, Washington: $21.30/hour ($4.17 above the statewide $17.13 rate). Full-time ≈ $44,304/year before taxes.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

$21.30

Local hourly

+$4.17

vs state

$852

40-hr week

$44,304

FT annual

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Seattle minimum wage snapshot

Seattle’s local minimum wage is $21.30 per hour as of January 1, 2026, sourced from Seattle Office of Labor Standards. That compares with Washington’s statewide rate of $17.13/hour and the federal FLSA floor of $7.25/hour. Full-time annualized pay at 2,080 hours is about $44,304 before taxes. Employers must pay the highest applicable federal, state, or local rate.

Local hourly

$21.30

Effective January 1, 2026

vs state

+$4.17

Washington $17.13

40-hr week

$852

$44,304/yr FT

vs federal

+$14.05

FLSA $7.25

Key takeaways for Seattle

  • Seattle minimum wage is $21.30/hour (effective January 1, 2026).
  • Full-time (40 hrs) ≈ $852/week or $44,304/year before taxes.
  • $4.17/hour above the Washington statewide rate ($17.13).
  • Federal floor is $7.25/hour — local ordinances can be higher.

Weekly and annual pay at Seattle minimum wage

Gross pay before taxes at $21.30/hour — useful for budgeting before opening the paycheck calculator.

Hours / weekWeeklyAnnual (×52)
20 hrs$426$22,152
30 hrs$639$33,228
40 hrs$852$44,304

Seattle minimum wage FAQ

Seattle’s local minimum wage is $21.30/hour effective January 1, 2026 (source: Seattle Office of Labor Standards). That is about $44,304 per year at 40 hours/week × 52 weeks.

Yes. Seattle is $4.17/hour above the Washington statewide rate of $17.13/hour — about $8,674 more per full-time year.

At $21.30/hour for 40 hours/week: about $852/week and $44,304/year before taxes. Part-time at 20 hours/week is about $426/week.

The rate on this page is effective January 1, 2026. Confirm the current ordinance with Seattle Office of Labor Standards — local floors often index annually.

The federal FLSA floor is $7.25/hour. Seattle’s local rate is $14.05/hour higher. Covered employers must pay the highest of federal, Washington, or local.

This profile lists the standard (non-tipped) local floor. Tip credit rules, if any, follow Washington and local ordinances — check Seattle Office of Labor Standards for tipped cash wages.

Generally employers with covered employees working in Seattle. Coverage, size thresholds, and exemptions vary by ordinance — read Seattle Office of Labor Standards or consult counsel for your worksite.

Browse every local rate we track under minimum wage by city, or open the Washington state page for sibling localities. Rates change; always verify the ordinance effective date.

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