Tukwila Minimum Wage (2026)
Built & reviewed by Nandu Kannan · Overtime rules cited to primary statutes
Tukwila's minimum wage is $21.65 an hour in 2026, effective January 1, 2026 — $4.52 above Washington's $17.13 state minimum. Tukwila has one of the highest local minimums in the country; one rate for covered employers, no tip credit. Adjusts each January 1.
Tukwila minimum-wage pay calculator
Pre-set to Tukwila's $21.65 minimum. Change the hours, add overtime, and see weekly, monthly and annual gross pay update instantly.
Gross pay before taxes, at Tukwila's minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5× the regular rate (federal FLSA); some states add daily overtime — see the state overtime calculator. Not payroll advice.
Tukwila vs. Washington vs. federal minimum wage
Tukwila's local minimum of $21.65 is $4.52 above Washington's $17.13 and $14.40 above the federal $7.25. When city, state and federal minimum wages differ, employers must pay whichever is highest — so workers in Tukwila are entitled to the $21.65 local rate.
Minimum-wage pay & overtime in Tukwila
At $21.65 an hour, overtime (1.5×) is $32.47 per hour. Run your own numbers with the Washington overtime calculator, see take-home pay with the Washington paycheck calculator, or convert it to a yearly figure with the salary to hourly calculator.
Employer size & coverage
Tukwila has one of the highest local minimums in the country; one rate for covered employers, no tip credit. Adjusts each January 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Tukwila in 2026?
The minimum wage in Tukwila is $21.65 per hour in 2026, effective January 1, 2026. Tukwila has one of the highest local minimums in the country; one rate for covered employers, no tip credit. Adjusts each January 1.
How much is Tukwila's minimum wage per year?
At $21.65 an hour, full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) is about $45,032 a year before taxes, or $866 a week.
Is Tukwila's minimum wage higher than Washington's?
Yes. Tukwila's $21.65 is $4.52 above Washington's $17.13 minimum. When a city sets a higher local minimum wage, employers in that city must pay the higher local rate.
What is overtime pay on Tukwila's minimum wage?
Overtime is 1.5× your regular rate, so a minimum-wage worker in Tukwila at $21.65 earns $32.47 per overtime hour.
Tukwila rate effective January 1, 2026, as of June 2026. Source: City of Tukwila; Axios/Perkins Coie 2026 — official Tukwila minimum-wage page, cross-checked against the UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory of local minimum-wage ordinances. Local minimum wages change, can adjust mid-year, and vary by employer size and industry — verify the current figure with your city before relying on it. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
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Washington minimum wage · Cities with their own minimum wage · Minimum wage by state · Washington paycheck · Salary to Hourly
Other cities with their own minimum wage
Seattle — $21.30 · SeaTac — $20.74 · West Hollywood — $20.25 · Mountain View — $19.70