Washington Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
Advanced Tax & Paycheck Deductions (Optional) ▼
Visual Pay Composition Breakdown
Washington Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: RCW 49.46.020
Washington State has the highest statewide minimum wage in the nation ($16.28/hr). Tip credits are strictly illegal; employers must pay the full direct rate.
Employee Statutory Rights (WA)
- ✓ Highest state minimum wage of $16.28/hr.
- ✓ Prohibition of tip credits; all tips belong entirely to the employee.
- ✓ Mandatory 1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Initiative 1433.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (WA)
- § Pay full $16.28 direct cash minimum wage before tips.
- § Provide 30-minute meal break and 10-minute paid rest breaks.
- § Allow sick leave rollover of up to 40 hours per year.
Common Washington Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Attempting tip credit deductions against Washington minimum wage.
Failing to calculate sick leave accrual on all overtime hours.
Misclassifying computer professionals under strict state salary threshold test.
Did Your Employer Violate Washington Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from RCW 49.46.020
Based on Washington labor code standards (RCW 49.46.020), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
Never Miss an Overtime Dollar or Statutory Rate Update
Set weekly payday audit reminders & Washington labor code alert updates
Add a recurring Friday payday paystub audit reminder directly to your phone calendar.
Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Washington
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
Automate state-specific overtime thresholds, tip credits, and meal breaks with Gusto Payroll.
FLSA & WA Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
Managing payroll or shift workers in Washington?
Avoid Department of Labor non-compliance fines. Automate state-specific overtime, double-time rules, tip credits, and statutory tax withholdings with Gusto Payroll Automation.
Embed This Washington Calculator on Your Website
HR blogs, news portals, and labor websites can embed this interactive 2026 Washington wage tool for free using the code snippet below: