Washington's statewide minimum wage under RCW 49.46.020 is $16.66 per hour in 2026 with annual inflation adjustments; cities including Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Renton set higher local floors under their own ordinances.
Washington sets a statewide minimum wage under RCW 49.46.020, originally adopted by Initiative 688 in 1998 and raised by Initiative 1433 in 2016. The Department of Labor and Industries adjusts the wage each January based on the Consumer Price Index, reaching $16.66 per hour in 2026. Washington does not preempt cities from adopting higher floors, unlike many states. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Renton set higher minimum wages by ordinance or initiative. Unincorporated King County uses the state minimum wage and has no separate local floor.
Paying below the applicable state or local minimum wage can trigger back pay, interest, double damages, and civil penalties under chapter 49.46 RCW, plus separate enforcement by city labor standards offices.
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Federal Way, WA
Federal Way permits construction under WAC 173-60.050 exemptions between 7 AM and 10 PM. Sunday work near homes is typically restricted. Work outside the win...
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Federal Way prohibits dogs that bark or howl continuously and disturb neighbors under FWRC Title 9. Typical threshold is 20 minutes of continuous noise. Comp...
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Outdoor music events in Federal Way need a special event permit on public property or when amplified beyond neighborhood levels. Receiving limits at residenc...
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Federal Way limits on-street RV and boat trailer parking to 72 hours. In residential zones, RVs on private property must be parked on a paved or gravel surfa...
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Federal Way follows Washington State Building Code EV-ready requirements for new multifamily and commercial buildings. Public chargers exist at the Transit C...
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Under RCW 46.55, Federal Way police can tag and tow a vehicle left on a public street for more than 72 hours. On private property, owners follow state impoun...
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