Tukwila Minimum Wage 2027: $22.45 an Hour
Short answer: Tukwila's minimum wage is $22.45 an hour on January 1, 2027, up from $21.65. It applies to every employer covered by the city's ordinance, which includes employers with 15 or more employees worldwide or over $2 million in Tukwila revenue. That is $4.72 above Washington's $17.73 and 31 cents above Seattle's $22.14.
What the city says
Tukwila's labor standards page says the 2027 minimum wage will be $22.45 for all covered employers, and that this applies to workers under age 18 and to temporary, seasonal and part-time workers. The city also says that since July 1, 2025 Tukwila has had a single minimum wage: the phase-in for mid-size employers ended that day when their rate rose by $1 and became equal to the large-employer rate of $21.10. Updates are calculated under Tukwila Municipal Code 5.63.
Coverage test
Covered employers have 15 or more employees in aggregate worldwide (including all employees of a chain or franchise network under a single entity) or more than $2 million in annual gross revenue generated in Tukwila. The ordinance does not apply only if the employer has fewer than 15 employees worldwide, $2 million or less in gross revenue, and is not tied to a franchisor or franchise network that employs more than 500 people. Those small employers still owe the state minimum of $17.73. King County's jurisdiction lookup tool, which the city links, settles which city's rules apply to a given address.
What to do before January 1
Tukwila requires employers to give each employee a copy of the next calendar year's minimum wage notice upon hire and annually by December 2, and to display it as a poster. The 2027 notice is on the city's page.
Pay at $22.45
A full-time worker earns $46,696 before taxes, which is $9,818 a year more than at the state minimum. Washington has no state income tax, so federal deductions for overtime and tips are the main tax levers; the Washington take-home calculator shows payroll deductions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tukwila minimum wage in 2027?
The City of Tukwila says the 2027 minimum wage is $22.45 an hour for all employers covered by its ordinance, up from $21.65 in 2026. It applies to workers under 18, and to temporary, seasonal and part-time workers.
Which employers does Tukwila's ordinance cover?
Employers with 15 or more employees in aggregate worldwide (including franchise and chain networks) or with over $2 million in annual gross revenue generated in Tukwila. The ordinance does not apply if all three of these are true: fewer than 15 employees worldwide, $2 million or less in gross revenue, and no association with a franchisor or network employing more than 500 in aggregate. Those employers still owe the state minimum.
Is Tukwila the same as Seattle or SeaTac?
No. Seattle's 2027 rate is $22.14, and SeaTac's rate (secondary-sourced at $21.47) applies only to hospitality and transportation workers. Tukwila's applies to all covered employers.
What must Tukwila employers do before January 1?
Provide each employee a copy of the next year's notice upon hire and annually by December 2, and display the poster.
How does Tukwila compare with Washington state?
Washington's statewide rate is $17.73 in 2027. Tukwila's $22.45 is $4.72 an hour higher.
Sources and citations
Every dollar figure on this page was checked against the official pages below on November 14, 2026. If an agency updates its guidance, the agency page controls.