What is the minimum wage in Bellingham?

The minimum wage in Bellingham is $19.13 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Bellingham minimum wage works out to about $39,790 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · WA

Minimum wage in Bellingham

$19.13 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: cob.org

Single citywide rate (no employer-size tiers). Set at $2.00 above the WA state minimum.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $19.13
Daily: $153
Weekly: $765
Monthly: $3,316
Annual: $39,790

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: $19.13
Weekly (40h): $765
Monthly: $3,316
Annual: $39,790

Minimum wage in Bellingham: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Bellingham?: The minimum wage in Bellingham is $19.13 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Bellingham minimum wage works out to about $39,790 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Single citywide rate (no employer-size tiers). Set at $2.00 above the WA state minimum.