Minimum wage in Everett, Washington in 2026
The minimum wage in Everett is $20.77 an hour, $3.64 more than the Washington minimum wage of $17.13. It rises to $21.52 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the local government.
Checked against official sources.
Everett minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $20.77
- A week, 40 hours
- $830.80
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $43,202
That is $145.60 more a week and $7,571 more a year than the Washington minimum wage of $17.13, for someone working full time.
Who it covers
Employers with 15 or more employees or over $2 million in yearly revenue in Everett. The headline rate is for large employers with 500 or more employees. Employers with 14 or fewer are not covered.
- Covered employers with 15 to 499 employees or over $2 million in Everett revenue: $19.77 an hour. Since July 1, 2026. It rises to $20.52 on January 1, 2027 and $21.52 on July 1, 2027
Tipped workers
Tipped workers in Everett must be paid the full $20.77 an hour before tips. Rates exclude tips and service charges.
Everett minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $20.77now |
| January 1, 2027 | $21.52announced |
Rises each year by 100% of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue CPI-W growth for the 12 months ending in August, never below zero.
Other local minimum wages in Washington
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Minimum wage, City of Everett
- Local minimum wage rates, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
- 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.