What is the minimum wage in Seattle?

The minimum wage in Seattle is $21.30 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Seattle minimum wage works out to about $44,304 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · WA

Minimum wage in Seattle

$21.30 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: laborstandards.seattle.gov

Applies to all employers regardless of size (Seattle eliminated its tiered rates).

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $21.30
Daily: $170
Weekly: $852
Monthly: $3,692
Annual: $44,304

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: $21.30
Weekly (40h): $852
Monthly: $3,692
Annual: $44,304

Minimum wage in Seattle: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Seattle?: The minimum wage in Seattle is $21.30 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Seattle minimum wage works out to about $44,304 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Applies to all employers regardless of size (Seattle eliminated its tiered rates).