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Washington Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Washington minimum wage is $17.13/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Washington.
Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton and Burien set higher local minimums.
Washington wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$17.13/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Washington follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $17.13/hr in full. No tip credit: tipped staff must be paid the full minimum in cash, with tips on top.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: End of the established pay period (next regular payday). Quit: End of the established pay period (next regular payday).
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal for shifts over 5 hrs. Rest: 10-min paid rest per 4 hrs worked.
Washington pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Washington. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Washington follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Washington figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Washington's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.
Cities in Washington with a higher minimum wage
These Washington localities set a local minimum above the state's $17.13/hr: