Hotel Living Wage: Bellevue vs Seattle
How do hotel living wage rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Seattle, WA?
Bellevue and Seattle have similar restriction levels.
Bellevue, WA
King County
SeaTac's Proposition 1 sets a hospitality living wage above state minimum, and Seattle hotels of 100-plus rooms face Initiative 124 wage and benefit standards; both apply within their city limits, layered on state wages.
View full Bellevue rules →Seattle, WA
King County
SeaTac's Proposition 1 sets a hospitality living wage above state minimum, and Seattle hotels of 100-plus rooms face Initiative 124 wage and benefit standards; both apply within their city limits, layered on state wages.
View full Seattle rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| SeaTac law | SMC 7.45 (Prop 1) | SMC 7.45 (Prop 1) |
| Seattle initiative | I-124 | I-124 |
| WA minimum 2026 | $16.66 per hour | $16.66 per hour |
| Authority | RCW 49.46.020 | RCW 49.46.020 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bellevue FAQ
What is the Washington statewide minimum wage in 2026?
$16.66 per hour, set by RCW 49.46.020 with annual inflation adjustments by the Department of Labor and Industries. SeaTac and Seattle hospitality wages exceed this floor.
Does SeaTac Prop 1 cover all workers?
No. SeaTac Municipal Code chapter 7.45 applies to covered hospitality and transportation workers within SeaTac city limits, including Sea-Tac Airport-related employers, not to every employer in the city.
Seattle FAQ
What is the Washington statewide minimum wage in 2026?
$16.66 per hour, set by RCW 49.46.020 with annual inflation adjustments by the Department of Labor and Industries. SeaTac and Seattle hospitality wages exceed this floor.
Does SeaTac Prop 1 cover all workers?
No. SeaTac Municipal Code chapter 7.45 applies to covered hospitality and transportation workers within SeaTac city limits, including Sea-Tac Airport-related employers, not to every employer in the city.
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