Everett minimum wage
Minimum wage in Everett, Washington, in effect since January 1, 2026
$20.77 an hour
Everett sets its own minimum wage, $3.64 above the Washington rate of $17.13. Employers in Everett pay the higher local rate.
The rate differs by employer type; see the table below.
Next increase: none announced as of October 8, 2026. Adjusted each January 1 by the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue CPI-W (12 months ending August), never below zero; next-year rates are posted by October 15.
Rates by employer
| Employer or category | Hourly minimum | Tipped cash wage |
|---|---|---|
| Large employers (500 or more employees, including franchises under common control) | $20.77 | $20.77 |
| Covered employers (15 to 499 employees, or over $2 million annual gross revenue in Everett) Since 2026-07-01; $18.77 from Jan 1 to Jun 30, 2026. | $19.77 | $19.77 |
Tipped employees
Everett doesn't allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must get the full $20.77 an hour from the employer, and tips are on top.
How future increases are set
Adjusted each January 1 by the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue CPI-W (12 months ending August), never below zero; next-year rates are posted by October 15.
Exceptions and details
- Voter-approved Initiative Measure 24-01 (November 2024), codified in Everett Municipal Code chapter 5.08.
- 2025 rates were $20.24 (large) and $18.24 (covered employers).
- Employers below both thresholds are not covered and pay the Washington state minimum.
- Rates exclude tips and service charges.
Other local minimum wages in Washington
- Bellingham $19.13
- Burien $21.78
- King County (unincorporated) $20.82
- Renton $21.57
- SeaTac $20.74
- Seattle $21.30
- Tukwila $21.65
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 8, 2026.
No changes recorded since we started tracking this page.
Sources
- City of Everett · data as of July 1, 2026 · last checked October 8, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.