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Kirkland, Washington
Overtime.

Check official requirements, employee thresholds, effective dates, and employer responsibilities for overtime.

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Separate Kirkland rules

No separate Kirkland rule is published yet for overtime. The state rule shown below applies unless a different local requirement is verified and published. Do not treat the state figure as a Kirkland figure.

Applicable state and federal rules

These are state or federal requirements that may also apply within Kirkland. Each entry remains labeled with its own jurisdiction and source.

Overtime · WashingtonChanged recently

Washington overtime

1.5x the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek

Washington requires overtime pay of 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (RCW 49.46.130). Agricultural workers have been fully covered since January 1, 2024, after a multi-year phase-in.

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in Washington · All industries
Effective
Jan 1, 2000

Local notes & what to do

Washington has the highest state minimum wage in the country ($17.13 in 2026) and allows no tip credit. Its exempt salary threshold is also the nation's highest - $80,168.40 in 2026, set at 2.25 times the minimum wage at every employer size and scheduled to reach 2.5 times in 2028. Paid family and medical leave premiums rose to 1.13% of wages in 2026, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,647. Several Puget Sound cities set wages well above the state rate.

Official source: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - Your Rights as a Worker (poster F700-074-000) Last checked Nov 1, 2026
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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
Washington
Washington overtime 		1.5x the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek 0–any employees
All industries 		Jan 1, 2000
Current 		Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - Your Rights as a Worker (poster F700-074-000)
Checked Nov 1, 2026
THE DATED RECORD

What changed in Kirkland, Washington?

Washington · Overtime

Rule name changed from not previously published to Washington overtime. Summary changed from not previously published to Washington requires overtime pay of 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (RCW 49.46.130). Agricultural workers have been fully covered since January 1, 2024, after a multi-year phase-in.. Requirement changed from not previously published to 1.5x the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2000. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to Washington has the highest state minimum wage in the country ($17.13 in 2026) and allows no tip credit. Its exempt salary threshold is also the nation's highest - $80,168.40 in 2026, set at 2.25 times the minimum wage at every employer size and scheduled to reach 2.5 times in 2028. Paid family and medical leave premiums rose to 1.13% of wages in 2026, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,647. Several Puget Sound cities set wages well above the state rate.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.

Source: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - Your Rights as a Worker (poster F700-074-000) · Effective Jan 1, 2000 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions employers ask about Overtime in Kirkland, Washington

What is the Washington overtime requirement for 0+ employees?

1.5x the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Washington requires overtime pay of 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (RCW 49.46.130). Agricultural workers have been fully covered since January 1, 2024, after a multi-year phase-in.

When did Washington overtime take effect?

Effective January 1, 2000. Source: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - Your Rights as a Worker (poster F700-074-000). Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow Washington overtime?

Employers with 0 or more employees in Washington across all industries.

What is the penalty for violating Washington overtime?

No penalty information has been published in this entry. Consult the official source.

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