Beginning on July 1, 2025, the minimum wage in several California cities and counties will increase.
These local rates exceed the current California state minimum wage of $16.50 per hour. Employers must pay the highest applicable minimum wage, and failure to do so may lead to legal action for unpaid wages and related claims.
As of July 1, 2025, the following cities’ and counties’ minimum wage rates are as follows:
| Municipality | Minimum Wage Rate Per Hour |
| Alameda | $17.46 |
| Berkeley | $19.18 |
| Emeryville | $19.90 |
| Fremont | $17.75 |
| City of Los Angeles | $17.87 |
| County of Los Angeles (unincorporated areas only) | $17.81 |
| Malibu [1] | $17.27 |
| Milpitas | $18.20 |
| Pasadena | $18.04 |
| San Francisco | $19.18 |
| Santa Monica | $17.81 |
| West Hollywood | $19.65 |
Certain industries in California are subject to minimum wage rates that often exceed local minimum wages.
The minimum wage for fast-food workers is currently set at $20.00 per hour in California. In February 2025, the California Fast Food Council approved a motion to raise the minimum wage to $20.70 per hour, but it has yet to be voted on.
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