Minimum wage in Bellingham, Washington in 2026
The minimum wage in Bellingham is $19.13 an hour, $2.00 more than the Washington minimum wage of $17.13. It rises to $19.73 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the local government.
Checked against official sources.
Bellingham minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $19.13
- A week, 40 hours
- $765.20
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $39,790
That is $80.00 more a week and $4,160 more a year than the Washington minimum wage of $17.13, for someone working full time.
Who it covers
All hours worked by employees within Bellingham city limits.
Tipped workers
Tipped workers in Bellingham must be paid the full $19.13 an hour before tips. Washington has no tip credit.
Bellingham minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $19.13now |
| January 1, 2027 | $19.73announced |
Set at $2.00 above the Washington state minimum wage each January 1; the city publishes the new rate within two weeks of the state announcement.
Other local minimum wages in Washington
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- City Minimum Wage, City of Bellingham, updated
- Local minimum wage rates, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
- Washington's minimum wage rises to $17.73 an hour in 2027, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, updated
- Minimum Wage, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Laws change. If your pay is below these rates, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243.