Bellingham Minimum Wage 2026 (WA)
Last updated: · Part of Washington
Bellingham, WA · Minimum Wage 2026
$17.33/hr
Follows the Washington state rate
Follows state rate
Bellingham Minimum Wage vs. Washington
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $17.33/hr | — |
| Washington (state rate) | $17.33/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Bellingham Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Bellingham does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Bellingham must pay at least the Washington state minimum wage of $17.33/hr. Follows Washington state rate of $17.33/hr.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Bellingham is $17.33 per hour, the same as the Washington state minimum wage, since Bellingham does not set its own local rate.
No. Bellingham follows the Washington state minimum wage of $17.33/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Bellingham follows the same $17.33/hr rate as the rest of Washington. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Bellingham.