Description
2026 SeaTac, Washington Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster
The SeaTac, Washington Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster from Labor Law Compliance Center provides local minimum wage information for covered hospitality and transportation industry employers operating within the City of SeaTac, Washington.
SeaTac's Minimum Employment Standards Ordinance establishes local wage and workplace standards for certain hospitality and transportation industry employers. Employers should review current City requirements to determine whether their business and employees are covered by the ordinance.
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 SeaTac and other local jurisdictions.
SeaTac Minimum Wage Supplement Specifications
- Full color
- Fully laminated for durability
- Designed for workplace display where required
- Provides SeaTac minimum wage information for covered hospitality and transportation employers
- Designed to supplement applicable Washington and federal labor law postings
SeaTac Minimum Wage Poster FAQs
What is the SeaTac minimum wage in 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the SeaTac minimum wage for covered hospitality and transportation employees is $20.74 per hour.
Which employers are covered by SeaTac's Minimum Employment Standards Ordinance?
The ordinance applies to certain hospitality and transportation industry employers operating within SeaTac. Coverage depends on the type and size of the employer and the definitions contained in the ordinance.
Which hospitality employers may be covered?
Covered hospitality employers can include qualifying hotels and certain institutional food-service or retail operations that meet the employee or facility thresholds established by the ordinance.
Can tips or service charges count toward the SeaTac minimum wage?
No. SeaTac states that tips, gratuities, service charges, and commissions may not be credited toward or used to offset the required minimum wage.
Does the SeaTac minimum wage apply at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?
Yes. SeaTac states that its Minimum Employment Standards Ordinance may be enforced at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for covered employers and workers.
Will the SeaTac minimum wage change again?
Yes. SeaTac adjusts its wage rate annually based on inflation and publishes the following year's adjusted rate before it takes effect.
Does this poster replace Washington state or federal labor law posters?
No. This is a SeaTac supplemental notice and does not replace generally applicable Washington state or federal workplace postings.
How can employers track SeaTac minimum wage changes?
Employers can review the Historical City & Local Minimum Wage Chart and should monitor current City of SeaTac 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.
