Short answer. City of Renton: large and mid-size employers pay $22.28 an hour from January 1, 2027.
$22.28
Renton minimum wage from January 1, 2027 (+$0.71, 3.3%)
Renton minimum wage at a glance
- 2027 rate
- $22.28 an hour from January 1, 2027
- 2026 rate
- $21.57 an hour
- Change
- +$0.71 an hour (3.3%)
- Washington rate, 2027
- $17.73 an hour
- Renton above Washington
- $4.55 an hour (25.7%) in 2027
- Kind of rate
- City ordinance
- Official page
- City of Renton: Labor Standards
Renton rate history: 2026 to 2027
City of Renton: the rate for large and mid-size employers rises from $21.57; L&I lists $21.57 for large employers in 2026 and for 15 to 500 employees from July 1, 2026. City of Renton: large and mid-size employers pay $22.28 an hour from January 1, 2027. That is $0.71 more an hour, a 3.3% increase, for hours worked in Renton on or after January 1, 2027.
Who the Renton rate covers
Large employers (more than 500 workers worldwide, plus certain franchises) and mid-size employers (15 to 500 workers worldwide, or more than $2 million a year in gross revenue in Renton). L&I notes employers with 14 or fewer employees aren't covered.
Renton compared with the Washington minimum wage
The Washington general rate is $17.13 in 2026 and $17.73 in 2027. Renton's $22.28 is $4.55 an hour, or 25.7%, above the state's 2027 rate; in 2026 the gap was $4.44. Over a 2,080-hour year that's $9,464 more than the state minimum for one full-time employee. See the Washington 2027 minimum wage page for the state rules.
What the Renton rate means for pay
Weekly gross pay at the Renton minimum, before taxes. Hours over 40 are paid at time and a half under federal overtime rules. A full-time year of 2,080 hours comes to about $46,342 at the 2027 rate, against $44,866 at the 2026 rate and $36,878 at the Washington 2027 rate.
| Schedule | Renton 2026 | Renton 2027 | Difference | Washington 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full time, 40 hours | $862.80 | $891.20 | +$28.40 | $709.20 |
| Part time, 25 hours | $539.25 | $557.00 | +$17.75 | $443.25 |
| 50 hours (10 at time and a half) | $1,186.35 | $1,225.40 | +$39.05 | $975.15 |
For a staff list, the payroll change calculator works out raises against the Washington rate; compare its results with Renton's $22.28 for anyone who works in Renton.
Updating payroll for Renton
- List everyone who works in Renton and is paid under $22.28 an hour, including part-time and seasonal staff and anyone who works there only some of the week.
- Set the new rate in payroll with an effective date of January 1, 2027, and split any pay period that crosses it so hours before the date stay at $21.57.
- Replace the Renton minimum wage notice with the 2027 version from the official page.
For the Washington rules beyond the local minimum wage (new hire reporting, unemployment tax, final pay and more), the Washington Employer Compliance Kit 2027 ($19) has a checklist, a deadline calendar and an Excel tracker.
Other local rates in Washington
- Burien: $22.49 from January 1, 2027
- Seattle: $22.14 from January 1, 2027
- 4 more with 2027 not yet announced, in the local minimum wage table
Official sources for Renton
- City of Renton: Labor Standards (checked November 2026)
- Washington L&I: local minimum wage rates (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal or payroll advice; we are not lawyers or payroll advisers. Checked November 2026 against the official Renton pages above. A city or county can change a rate after we check, and coverage, employer-size rules and exemptions differ from place to place. Before you change payroll, confirm the rate with the local labor standards office, your payroll provider or an employment attorney. MCC Solutions isn't affiliated with any government agency.
Renton minimum wage questions
What is the Renton minimum wage in 2027?
$22.28 an hour from January 1, 2027, up from $21.57. City of Renton: large and mid-size employers pay $22.28 an hour from January 1, 2027.
How does the Renton minimum wage compare with the Washington rate?
In 2027, Renton is $4.55 an hour (25.7%) above the Washington rate of $17.73. In 2026 the gap was $4.44. Employers pay the Renton rate for work done there.
How much is a full-time Renton minimum wage job in 2027?
$891.20 a week for 40 hours, or about $46,342 a year at 2,080 hours, before taxes. That is $28.40 a week more than at the 2026 rate.
Who does the Renton minimum wage cover?
Large employers (more than 500 workers worldwide, plus certain franchises) and mid-size employers (15 to 500 workers worldwide, or more than $2 million a year in gross revenue in Renton). L&I notes employers with 14 or fewer employees aren't covered.
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