Minimum wage in SeaTac, Washington in 2026
The minimum wage for hospitality and transportation workers in SeaTac is $20.74 an hour, $3.61 more than the Washington minimum wage of $17.13. It rises to $21.47 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the local government.
Checked against official sources.
SeaTac minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $20.74
- A week, 40 hours
- $829.60
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $43,139
That is $144.40 more a week and $7,509 more a year than the Washington minimum wage of $17.13, for someone working full time.
Who it covers
Only hospitality and transportation employers in SeaTac, including at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Other workers in SeaTac get the state minimum wage.
Tipped workers
Tipped workers in SeaTac must be paid the full $20.74 an hour before tips. Tips, gratuities, service charges and commissions may not be credited toward the rate.
SeaTac minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $20.74now |
| January 1, 2027 | $21.47announced |
SeaTac raises the rate every January 1 by inflation (CPI-W), using the same figure as the state.
Other local minimum wages in Washington
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- City of SeaTac announces 2027 minimum wage adjustments, City of SeaTac, updated
- City of SeaTac announces 2026 minimum wage adjustments, City of SeaTac, updated
- Employment standards for hospitality and transportation employers, City of SeaTac
- 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.