Minimum wage in Renton, Washington in 2026
The minimum wage in Renton is $21.57 an hour, $4.44 more than the Washington minimum wage of $17.13. It rises to $22.28 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the local government.
Checked against official sources.
Renton minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $21.57
- A week, 40 hours
- $862.80
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $44,866
That is $177.60 more a week and $9,235 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 worldwide, or over $2 million in yearly revenue in Renton, for hours worked in Renton. Smaller employers pay the state rate.
- Mid-size employers (15 to 500 employees, or over $2 million in Renton revenue): $21.57 an hour. Since July 1, 2026, after $20.57 from January 1. Both sizes rise to $22.28 on January 1, 2027
Tipped workers
Tipped workers in Renton must be paid the full $21.57 an hour before tips. Washington has no tip credit.
Renton minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $21.57now |
| January 1, 2027 | $22.28announced |
Adjusted annually for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area inflation.
Other local minimum wages in Washington
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Labor Standards, City of Renton
- 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.