Local minimum wage increases are taking effect across California on July 1, 2026. These rates apply to employees working within city limits, regardless of where your business is headquartered. Check the list below to see if new rates apply to any of your employees.
- Alameda: $17.76
- Berkeley: $19.61
- Emeryville: $20.34
- Fremont: $18.05
- Los Angeles: $18.42
- Los Angeles County (unincorporated): $18.47
- Malibu: $17.91
- Milpitas: $18.50
- Pasadena: $18.57
- San Francisco: $19.61
- Santa Monica: $18.47
Wage increases are a natural prompt to audit your wage and hour practices across the board, including overtime, classification, meal and rest breaks, and pay stub compliance. Reach out to our team if you would like to take a closer look.
