Minimum wage in Tukwila, Washington in 2026
The minimum wage in Tukwila is $21.65 an hour, $4.52 more than the Washington minimum wage of $17.13. It rises to $22.45 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the local government.
Checked against official sources.
Tukwila minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $21.65
- A week, 40 hours
- $866.00
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $45,032
That is $180.80 more a week and $9,402 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 Tukwila. Since July 1, 2025, large and mid-size employers pay the same rate.
Tipped workers
Tipped workers in Tukwila must be paid the full $21.65 an hour before tips. Washington has no tip credit.
Tukwila minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | $21.10 |
| January 1, 2026 | $21.65now |
| January 1, 2027 | $22.45announced |
Tukwila adjusts the rate every January 1 under its municipal code.
Other local minimum wages in Washington
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Labor Standards - Minimum Wage Ordinance, City of Tukwila
- 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.