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Washington minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Washington
$17.13
an hour · $35,630 a year full time · about $30,315 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $685.20 |
| Every two weeks | $1,370.40 |
| Per month | $2,969.20 |
| Per year | $35,630 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Washington after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Washington earns $35,630 a year. As a single filer, $2,096 goes to federal income tax, $2,726 to Social Security and Medicare, and nothing to state income tax, because Washington does not tax wages, plus $494 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $30,315, or $14.57 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $171.30 | $8,908 | $8,103 |
| 15 | $256.95 | $13,361 | $12,154 |
| 20 | $342.60 | $17,815 | $16,034 |
| 25 | $428.25 | $22,269 | $19,640 |
| 30 | $513.90 | $26,723 | $23,246 |
| 35 | $599.55 | $31,177 | $26,798 |
| 40 | $685.20 | $35,630 | $30,315 |
How Washington compares
Washington's minimum wage ranks 2nd highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $17.13 | $35,630 | — |
| Idaho | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$9.88 |
| Oregon | $15.55 | $32,344 | −$1.58 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Washington's minimum wage that is $25.70 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $6,681 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Washington in 2026?
$17.13 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Washington?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $17.13 an hour is $35,630 a year before taxes and about $30,315 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Washington?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,370.40 before taxes and takes home about $1,165.95.
Is Washington's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $9.88 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $20,550 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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