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Washington wage and hour laws, 2026
The minimum wage in Washington is $17.13 an hour in 2026; overtime is owed after 40 hours a week. Tipped workers get the full $17.13 before tips: Washington allows no tip credit. The minimum rises to $17.73 on January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
| Minimum wage, per hour | $17.13 |
|---|---|
| Set by | State law |
| January 1, 2027 (scheduled) | $17.73 |
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (updated July 1, 2026; Michigan: $15.00 scheduled for January 1, 2027); Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, minimum wage for 2027. Checked November 5, 2026. The full table: Minimum wage by state, 2026
Tipped minimum wage
| Minimum cash wage | $17.13 |
|---|---|
| Max tip credit | None |
| Full minimum wage | $17.13 |
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (last revised July 1, 2026). Checked November 5, 2026. The full table: Tipped minimum wage by state, 2026
Overtime
| Time and a half after, per day | No |
|---|---|
| Time and a half after, per week | 40 h |
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws: premium pay after designated hours (updated July 1, 2026). Checked November 5, 2026. The full table: Overtime laws by state, 2026
Worked examples at the minimum wage
A 40-hour week: $685.20
Five 8-hour days at the $17.13 minimum, before taxes: 40 regular hours, no overtime.
A 45-hour week: $813.68
Five 9-hour days at the $17.13 minimum, before taxes: 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours at $25.70 (1.5 times $17.13), $128.48 of overtime pay.
A year of full time: $35,630.40
40 hours a week for 52 weeks at the $17.13 minimum, before taxes: $2,969.20 a month.
A tipped worker’s 30 hours: $513.90
With no tip credit, the employer pays the full $17.13 an hour for the 30 hours, before tips; the tips are on top.
A summary of what these agencies and statutes say, not legal advice. Cities and counties may set higher minimum wages, and exemptions or industry rules can change what you are owed: check your state’s labor department.
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