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Minimum wage in unincorporated King County
2026 minimum wage
As of January 1, 2026, the minimum hourly wage in unincorporated King County is $20.82. There are three temporary exceptions, based on business size and gross revenue.
| If the employer has… | The 2026 minimum wage is… |
|---|---|
| 15 or fewer employees and an annual gross revenue of less than $2 million | $18.32 per hour ($2.50 less) |
| 15 or fewer employees and an annual gross revenue of $2 million or more | $19.82 per hour ($1.00 less) |
| More than 15 employees but fewer than 500 employees and gross revenue of any amount | $19.82 per hour ($1.00 less) |
| 500 or more employees and gross revenue of any amount | $20.82 per hour (No reduction) |
What this means for employers
- For number of employees, use the average number of people employed during the past 12 months, regardless of where each employee worked.
- For gross revenue, use the total worldwide revenue of the business.
- Document all hours worked by employees and keep records.
- Post the new wage rate in the workplace. There are some workplace posters you can download on this page.
- The minimum wage rate will be adjusted every year on January 1.
What this means for employees
- Know where you work—this rate is for work done in unincorporated King County.
- The minimum wage will be adjusted every year on January 1.
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Questions and answers about the minimum wage
Administrative rules
New minimum wage approved by Council
King County Council news release, 5/14/2024