City / local ordinance · WA
Minimum wage in Burien
$21.63 per hour
Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: millernash.com
Large-employer tier (500+ FTEs). UNCERTAIN: a conflicting ballot measure estimates ~$21.65 and which measure applies was pending legal resolution. Midsize (21-499 FTEs) pay $20.63. 20 or fewer FTEs follow the WA state minimum.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Daily
- $173
- Weekly
- $865
- Monthly
- $3,749
- Annual
- $44,990
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
- $21.63
- Weekly (40h)
- $865
- Monthly
- $3,749
- Annual
- $44,990
Minimum wage in Burien: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Burien?
- The minimum wage in Burien is $21.63 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Burien minimum wage works out to about $44,990 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Large-employer tier (500+ FTEs). UNCERTAIN: a conflicting ballot measure estimates ~$21.65 and which measure applies was pending legal resolution. Midsize (21-499 FTEs) pay $20.63. 20 or fewer FTEs follow the WA state minimum.