At the start of the year, the state minimum wage increased, along with several local jurisdictions. Many other California cities and counties will also increase their minimum wage on July 1.
The following localities will raise their minimum wage on July 1, 2026:
Locality
Current Minimum Wage
NewMinimum Wage
Alameda
$17.46
$17.76
Berkeley
$19.18
$19.61
Emeryville
$19.90
$20.34
Fremont
$17.75
$18.05
City of Los Angeles
$17.87
$18.42
County of Los Angeles (unincorporated areas only)
$17.81
$18.47
Malibu
$17.27
$17.91
Milpitas
$18.20
$18.50
Pasadena
$18.04
$18.57
San Francisco
$19.18
$19.61
Santa Monica
$17.81
$18.47
While the current minimum wage in California is currently $16.90, certain industries in the state of California, such as fast food and healthcare, are subject to higher minimum wage thresholds than the state’s minimum wage. Fast food workers currently earn a minimum of $20 per hour, and covered healthcare facility workers have state-mandated… Read the complete article here...
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