Step 1: Find the Living Wage in Your Area
Search for your county or zoom in on the map below, then click a county to see its 2027 living wage and how it is built up. This gives a sense of the living wage level in your area, but a full assessment of pay, benefits, bonuses, tips, etc. is accounted for under Step 3 to reach the living wage figure stated.
Looking for last year’s figures? View the 2026 living wage rates map · Prefer a list? Browse living wage rates by state and county
Step 2: Understand the Fees Associated with Assessment and Certification
Our fees apply on a sliding scale based on your annual revenue or operating budget. Click here to find out more.
Step 3: Receive a Total Remuneration Assessment and Choose the Path to Living Wage that Works for You
Our proprietary tools will make clear if you are paying a living wage to all of your U.S. workers and, if not, the best options to close the gaps. We also work with you in many ways along your journey, as a member affiliate, Pledged Certified, or Leading Living Wage Certified. Click here to schedule a meeting. Or start you assessment now via our online tool.
Step 4: Meet With Us
Fill out the form below to schedule a meeting with us to discuss the certification process.
Note that scheduling a meeting does not mean you automatically commit to paying a living wage.
Further Resources
The requirements necessary to receive certification from Living Wage for Us.
More information on the standard and benefits that count toward living wage payment.
A record of official interpretations, clarifications, and approved exceptions supporting consistent implementation of the Living Wage Employer Standard.
A detailed explanation of how we assess total remuneration toward a living wage.
An infographic summary of how we estimate living wages in alignment with global best practices.
The detailed, technical document explaining how we estimate living wages for every U.S. county.