Minimum Wage - Unincorporated King County

Minimum Wage - Unincorporated King County

Unincorporated King County
How many employees do you have?
1 to 15
Does your business gross $2 million or more per year?
yes
$18.29 per hour**
no
$17.29 per hour***
16 to 500
$18.29 per hour**
501 or more
$20.29 per hour

* Employers with 15 or fewer employees with an annual gross revenue of less than $2 million would have an hourly minimum wage rate of $3.00 less ($17.29). The reduction would decrease annually by $0.50 until no reduction is remaining in 2030. Meanwhile, employers with 15 or fewer employees with an annual gross revenue of $2 million or greater and employers with more than 15 employees but fewer than 500 employees would have an hourly minimum wage rate of $2.00 less ($18.29). The reduction would decrease annually by $1.00 until no reduction is remaining in 2026.

** $2 per hour less than the rate for employers with 500 or more employees

*** $3 per hour less than the rate for employers with 500 or more employees

NOTE: This web page contains information from other state and local agencies. For more information, please visit King County Minimum Wage website and review the applicable city ordinances. King County Minimum Wage Flyer

*Unincorporated King County means areas outside city limits and under King County’s jurisdiction.

Last updated:7/23/2025

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