Washington · Everett · Updated April 2026

Everett minimum wage: $20.77/hr.

Everett's minimum wage is $20.77/hr effective January 1, 2026. The Everett ordinance applies to employers with at least 15 but not more than 499 employees, OR with at least $2 million in annual gross revenue in Everett. Employers with 14 or fewer employees and under $2M Everett revenue follow the Washington state minimum ($17.13 in 2026). Like all WA cities, no tip credit applies — Everett tipped workers earn $20.77 in cash plus tips.

2026 Rate
$20.77/hr
Coverage
15-499 EE or $2M+ rev
Small Floor
State $17.13
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Everett Minimum Wage Routing

Applies $20.77/hr to qualifying Everett workers. Small employers fall through to state. Annual January 1 batch uplift.

Block Everett shift below applicable floor
Surface size-tier classification rationale
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What those rules do for Everett workers.

The hero card configuration: Block on below-floor, Flag on size-tier rationale.

Block · Everett shift below $20.77

When a covered Everett worker is paid below $20.77/hr, save fails. Workers at small employers (under coverage threshold) get the state $17.13 floor instead.

Flag · size-tier classification

Teambridge surfaces the size-tier rationale: 15-499 employees OR $2M+ Everett revenue qualifies for $20.77; under 15 employees AND under $2M qualifies for state floor.

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The rule, plainly stated

Everett Municipal Code — voter-approved 2024.

Everett's minimum wage was passed by voters in 2024 and took effect July 2024. The 2026 rate is the result of normal annual indexing. Coverage uses both employee count and revenue thresholds.

Everett Municipal Code — Minimum Wage Ordinance: Effective January 1, 2026, the Everett minimum wage rate shall be $20.77 per hour for employers with at least 15 but no more than 499 employees, or with at least $2 million of annual gross revenue generated within the City of Everett.

Coverage threshold

Everett's minimum wage applies to employers with: (a) at least 15 but no more than 499 employees, OR (b) at least $2 million annual gross revenue generated within Everett. The dual test catches both medium-sized businesses and high-revenue local outlets of larger chains.

Small employer carve-out

Employers with 14 or fewer employees AND under $2 million Everett revenue follow the Washington state minimum ($17.13). This is similar in structure to Tukwila but with different thresholds.

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Teambridge applies Everett's coverage rules per worker, per shift.

Everett's dual-test coverage (employee count OR revenue) creates real complexity for chain operators with mid-revenue Everett locations. Teambridge classifies at the employer level.

01 · Coverage classification

Employer size + Everett revenue captured.

At setup, Teambridge captures employee count and Everett-specific revenue. The classification determines whether $20.77 or state $17.13 applies.

02 · Per-shift rate enforcement

Correct rate applied per worker.

Every Everett shift validates against the applicable rate based on employer classification.

03 · Annual uplift

January 1 batch.

Standard January 1 uplift workflow runs for all Everett-covered workers.

04 · Threshold drift monitoring

Coverage-status changes surfaced.

If an employer's headcount crosses 15 or revenue crosses $2M, Teambridge surfaces the coverage-status change so operators can adjust rates.

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FAQ

People also ask.

What is Everett's minimum wage in 2026?
$20.77/hr for employers with 15-499 employees, OR $2M+ annual gross revenue in Everett. Smaller employers follow state minimum ($17.13).
How does Teambridge handle the dual-test coverage?
Both employee count and Everett revenue are captured at setup. The classification determines which rate applies. Threshold-drift monitoring surfaces when coverage status changes.
Are tips counted?
No. Washington allows no tip credit. Everett tipped workers earn the applicable Everett rate in cash on top of tips.
Is there a mid-year adjustment?
No. Everett's annual increases happen on January 1. (Renton is the only WA city with a mid-year adjustment.)