California minimum wage by city in 2026
The state's minimum wage, and a page for each city below that sets its own. Each city page shows the city's rate beside the state's and checks your pay against it.
California minimum wage $16.90 per hour since Jan 1, 2026
Cities
- Berkeley minimum wage in 2026Berkeley's minimum wage is $19.61 an hour from July 1, 2026, above California's $16.90. Check your pay and what to do if it's less.
- Los Angeles minimum wage in 2026Los Angeles's minimum wage is $18.42 an hour from July 1, 2026, above California's $16.90. Check your pay and what to do if it's less.
- Oakland minimum wage in 2026Oakland's minimum wage is $17.34 an hour from January 1, 2026, above California's $16.90. Check your pay and what to do if it's less.
- San Diego minimum wage in 2026San Diego's minimum wage is $17.75 an hour from January 1, 2026, above California's $16.90. Check your pay and what to do if it's less.
- San Francisco minimum wage in 2026San Francisco's minimum wage is $19.61 an hour from July 1, 2026, above California's $16.90. Check your pay and what to do if it's less.
- San Jose minimum wage in 2026San Jose's minimum wage is $18.45 an hour from January 1, 2026, above California's $16.90. Check your pay and what to do if it's less.