California Local Minimum Wage Increases July 1, 2021
California's state minimum wage increased on January 1, 2021 but some California localities have minimum wage ordinances which are higher than the state minimum wage. In addition, some California localities have updates to their minimum wage rates as of July 1, 2021 which include:
- Berkeley: $16.32/hour
- Emeryville: $17.13/hour
- Fremont: $15.25/hour (26 or more employees); $15/hour (1-25 employees)
- Los Angeles City and Unincorporated Areas of Los Angeles County: $15/hour for all employers
- Malibu: $15/hour for all employers
- Milpitas: $15.65/hour
- Pasadena: $15/hour for all employers
- San Francisco: $16.32/hour
- Santa Monica: $15/hour for all employers
- Santa Rosa: $15.20/hour
Wage & Hour Developments
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