On July 1, 2025, minimum wage increases will go into effect in a number of cities and counties in California. To ensure compliance, employers with workers in the state should review their applicable local wage laws, post the necessary notifications, and implement increases for their employees when appropriate.
California's statewide minimum wage is currently set at a rate of $16.50 per hour.[1] However, many cities and counties have enacted ordinances that establish minimum wages rates that are higher than the statewide requirement. In these localities, employers must always pay employees the highest applicable wage rate.
The following is a list of the cities and counties that have enacted local minimum wage increases that will take effect on July 1:
City or County | Increased Minimum Wage Rate on 7/1/25 | Current Minimum Wage Rate | Notification/Poster Requirement |
Alameda | $17.46 | $17.00 | Yes |
Berkeley | $19.18 | $18.67 | Yes |
Emeryville | $19.90 | $19.36 | Yes |
Fremont | $17.75 | $17.30 | Yes |
Los Angeles City | $17.87 | $17.28 | Yes |
Los Angeles County | $17.81 | $17.27 | Yes |
Milpitas | $18.20 | $17.70 | Yes |
Pasadena | $18.04 | $17.50 | Yes |
San Francisco | $19.18 | $18.67 | Yes |
Santa Monica | $17.81 | $17.27 | Yes |
See a full list of all California city and county minimum wage rates as of January 1, 2025, compiled by the UC Berkeley Labor Center.
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