US state minimum wage
Minimum wage in Washington
$17.13 per hour
Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dol.gov
CPI-indexed annually. Seattle, Tukwila, SeaTac and others higher.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $17.13
- Daily
- $137
- Weekly
- $685
- Monthly
- $2,969
- Annual
- $35,630
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
- $17.13
- Weekly (40h)
- $685
- Monthly
- $2,969
- Annual
- $35,630
Minimum wage in Washington: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Washington?
- The minimum wage in Washington is $17.13 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Washington minimum wage works out to about $35,630 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- CPI-indexed annually. Seattle, Tukwila, SeaTac and others higher.