Seattle Minimum Wage
Seattle (approx.)
$20.76/hr
Federal floor
$7.25/hr
As of
mid-2025
Seattle sets its own local minimum wage that is higher than Washington's statewide rate. As of mid-2025 it is approximately $20.76 per hour.Seattle rates change on a set schedule, so always confirm the current figure with the city before running payroll.
One of the highest local minimums in the US; some smaller employers had a lower phase-in that has largely ended.
When a city, state, and federal minimum wage all apply, the employer must pay the highest of the three. Tipped-wage and large-employer rules may differ — check the official source below.
This figure is approximate and changes periodically — confirm the current Seattle rate with the city or the Washington labor department before relying on it.
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