Description
2026 Burien, Washington Minimum Wage Supplement
The Burien, Washington Minimum Wage Supplement from Labor Law Compliance Center provides local minimum wage information for employers with covered employees working within the City of Burien, Washington.
Burien maintains a local Fair Labor Standards Ordinance with minimum wage requirements that vary by employer size. Employers should review current City requirements to determine their employer classification and the applicable minimum wage rate for their workforce.
For additional Washington workplace posting information, employers can visit our Washington Labor Law Posters hub. Businesses that need generally applicable state and federal notices can also review our Washington State & Federal Labor Law Poster or our Washington State Labor Law Poster.
Employers researching local wage changes can also review our Historical City & Local Minimum Wage Chart for Burien and other local jurisdictions.
Burien Minimum Wage Supplement Specifications
- 11" W × 17" H
- Full color
- Fully laminated for durability
- Portrait orientation
- Designed for workplace display where required
- Designed to supplement applicable Washington and federal labor law postings
Burien Minimum Wage Poster FAQs
What is the Burien minimum wage in 2026?
For 2026, Burien's minimum wage is $21.78 per hour for large employers, $20.78 per hour for medium employers, and $19.28 per hour for small employers. Employers should review current Burien rules to determine which employer tier applies.
How does Burien classify employers?
Burien uses employer size to determine the applicable minimum wage tier. Large employers generally have 501 or more employees, medium employers generally have 16 to 500 employees, and small employers generally have 15 or fewer employees, subject to the definitions and franchise rules in the ordinance.
Can tips or service charges count toward the Burien minimum wage?
No. Burien states that tips and service charges must be paid to employees in addition to the required hourly minimum wage and may not be counted toward the wage rate.
Does Burien have additional fair labor standards requirements?
Yes. Burien's Fair Labor Standards Ordinance includes additional requirements for certain employers, including rules concerning offering additional hours of work to qualified part-time employees before hiring new employees or subcontractors.
Does this poster replace Washington state or federal labor law posters?
No. This is a Burien supplemental notice and does not replace generally applicable Washington state or federal workplace postings.
Will the Burien minimum wage change again?
Yes. Burien adjusts its minimum wage annually based on inflation. The City publishes the applicable rate for the following year by October 15.
How can employers track Burien minimum wage changes?
Employers can review the Historical City & Local Minimum Wage Chart and should monitor current City of Burien guidance for future annual adjustments.
Where can I find Washington labor law posters?
Employers can review available Washington Labor Law Posters, including State & Federal combination posters, state-only posters, and applicable city or local supplements.
