Spokane uses the Washington statewide minimum wage of $16.66 per hour as of 2026 under RCW 49.46.020. The state preempts most local wage variation, though some cities like Seattle and SeaTac have higher local minimums.
Washington's statewide minimum wage of $16.66 per hour applies across Spokane, including tipped workers since Washington does not allow a tip credit. The wage adjusts annually each January based on the Consumer Price Index under RCW 49.46.020. Minors aged 14 to 15 may be paid 85 percent of the standard minimum. Overtime requires 1.5 times the regular rate beyond 40 hours weekly under RCW 49.46.130. Spokane has not enacted a higher local minimum wage; cities are not preempted from setting higher minimums but Spokane has not done so. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, and Burien have higher local minimums.
Wage theft can be reported to the Washington Department of Labor and Industries; double damages plus attorney fees are available under RCW 49.52.070.
See how Spokane's minimum wage preemption rules stack up against other locations.
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