The hourly minimum wage in Bellingham, Washington, is $19.13 for 2026, up from $18.66, according to an update on the city’s website.
Bellingham’s minimum wage is calculated as $2 above the state rate, according to the website. The state minimum wage for 2026 is $17.13.
Bellingham’s minimum wage law first went into effect in 2024.
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