Tacoma Minimum Wage 2026 (WA)
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Tacoma, WA · Minimum Wage 2026
$17.33/hr
Effective 2026-01-01
Local ordinance
Tacoma Minimum Wage vs. Washington
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | $17.33/hr | — |
| Washington (state rate) | $17.33/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Tacoma 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.
Yes. Tacoma has enacted its own local minimum wage ordinance, currently set at $17.33/hr, effective 2026-01-01. This rate is higher than the Washington state minimum wage of $17.33/hr, and covered employers in Tacoma must pay the local rate. Follows Washington state rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Tacoma is $17.33 per hour, set by the city's own local ordinance, effective 2026-01-01.
Yes. Tacoma has enacted a local minimum wage ordinance set at $17.33/hr, higher than the Washington state minimum of $17.33/hr.
Tacoma follows the same $17.33/hr rate as the rest of Washington. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Tacoma.