Washington · 2027
Washington minimum wage in 2027.
Published rate, effective January 1, 2027.
Washington's minimum wage rises to $17.73 an hour on January 1, 2027, from $17.13 in 2026. Workers aged 14 and 15 will earn at least $15.07.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has published the 2027 rate. This page turns it into weekly, biweekly, monthly and annual pay and shows what the raise is worth at your hours.
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Result
Washington minimum wage rates
| Item | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Most workers | $17.13 | $17.73 |
| Ages 14 and 15 | not read | $15.07 |
What the sources say
L&I states: "The new minimum wage for 2027 will be $17.73 an hour for most workers. The minimum wage for 14-and 15-year-old workers will be $15.07 an hour. These changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027." The same page gives the 2026 rate: "The 2026 minimum wage in the state of Washington is $17.13 per hour." That is a raise of $0.60 an hour, about 3.5%, or $1,248 a year before tax at 2,080 hours.
Some Washington cities set higher rates. L&I says some local jurisdictions have higher minimum wage rates and different labor rules, and links to a local rates page. Seattle, for example, has its own schedule; this page covers the state rate only.
Worked example
Full-time at $17.73, 40 hours a week. $709.20 a week, $1,418.40 every two weeks, $3,073.20 a month and $36,878.40 a year (2,080 hours), before tax.
Part-time at $17.73, 30 hours a week. $531.90 a week and $27,658.80 a year before tax.
What the change is worth. $17.13 to $17.73 is $0.60 more an hour (3.50%), or $1,248.00 more a year at 40 hours.
Limits of this page
The converter multiplies the hourly rate by your hours and 52 weeks, with monthly as one twelfth of the year. It is gross pay before tax and ignores overtime, unpaid time off and local minimum wages that are higher than the state rate. Cities and counties in some states set their own rates, so check the place where the work is done.
Sources
Primary sources opened and checked on November 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Washington minimum wage in 2027?
$17.73 an hour for most workers from January 1, 2027, according to Washington Labor & Industries.
What is it until then?
$17.13 an hour through December 31, 2026.
What is the rate for 14- and 15-year-olds?
$15.07 an hour from January 1, 2027.
How much more is that annually?
$0.60 an hour, or about $1,248 a year before tax for 40 hours a week over 52 weeks.
Do some Washington cities pay more?
Yes. L&I notes that some local jurisdictions have higher minimum wage rates, so check the city where the work is done.
Not legal advice
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