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In accordance with Ordinance 19762 and K.C.C. 2.94.000, starting January 1, 2025, contractors and their subcontractors awarded contracts valued at $100,000 or more must pay a minimum hourly wage of $20.29. This rate will increase annually based on the inflation rate, rounded to the nearest cent, starting January 1 of each subsequent year.
Companies that fail to pay living wages may be subject to: (1) Disqualification from bidding on a King County contract; (2) Damages and termination of a contract.
The below Schedule 1 and Schedule 1 minimum wage rates remain in effect through December 31, 2024.
Living Wage Ordinance
Contractors (and their subcontractors) awarded a contract valued $100,000 or more must pay a living wage to their employees. Wages are based on the company’s total number of employees.
Companies that fail to pay living wages may be subject to: (1) Disqualification from bidding on a King County contract; (2) Damages and termination of a contract.
Read more
- County Ordinance 18871
- Public Rules issued December 2015 regarding implementation
- Living Wage Ordinance FAQ
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Schedule 1 Employer (more than 500 employees) |
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Minimum Wage |
Minimum Wage |
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2016 |
$13.00 per hour |
$12.50 per hour |
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2017 |
$15.00 per hour |
$13.50 per hour |
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2018* |
$15.50 per hour |
$15.00 per hour |
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2019 |
$16.03 per hour |
Starting in 2019, all Schedule 1 employees will get equal minimum wages. |
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2020 |
$16.31 per hour |
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2021 |
$16.53 per hour |
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2022 |
$17.27 per hour |
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2023 |
$18.69 per hour |
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2024 |
$19.97 per hour |
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* Starting in 2018, increases match inflation for schedule 1 employers with no paid health care.
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Schedule 2 Employer (fewer than 500 employees) |
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Minimum Wage |
Minimum Total Compensation |
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2016 |
$10.50 per hour |
$12.00 per hour |
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2017 |
$11.00 per hour |
$13.00 per hour |
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2018 |
$11.50 per hour |
$14.00 per hour |
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2019 |
$12.00 per hour |
$15.00 per hour |
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2020 |
$13.50 per hour |
$15.75 per hour |
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2021 |
$15.00 per hour |
Starting in 2021, Schedule 2 total compensation will equal the Schedule 1 minimum wage. |
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2022 |
$15.75 per hour |
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2023 |
$16.50 per hour |
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2024 |
$17.25 per hour |
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