Hotel Living Wage: Federal Way vs Seattle
How do hotel living wage rules compare between Federal Way, WA and Seattle, WA?
Federal Way and Seattle have similar restriction levels.
Federal Way, 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 Federal Way 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 | Federal Way | 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.
Federal Way 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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