Washington Minimum Wage Calculator 2026
Washington minimum wage: $16.28/hr (tipped: $16.28/hr). Calculate annual salary, monthly income, and take-home pay at minimum wage.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
This calculator computes annual, monthly, and weekly earnings at Washington's minimum wage of $16.28/hr. For tipped employees, the base rate is $16.28/hr. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr — Washington's rate is higher, so the state rate applies. Calculations assume no overtime and consistent hours.
Key State Information
Washington minimum wage: $16.28/hr. Tipped rate: $16.28/hr. Washington requires full minimum wage for tipped employees — no tip credit is allowed. Washington has one of the highest minimum wages in the nation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Washington in 2026?
Washington's minimum wage is $16.28/hr as of 2026. For tipped employees, the minimum is $16.28/hr. Working 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, this equals approximately $33,862 gross annual income.
Is Washington's minimum wage going up?
Many states have scheduled annual minimum wage increases tied to inflation (CPI). Check Washington's Department of Labor for upcoming rate changes. Washington has already reached $15+/hr, though future increases may still occur.
Can you live on minimum wage in Washington?
Washington's cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). At $16.28/hr full time, you'd earn about $33,862/year before taxes. With above-average costs, this would be very challenging.