Minimum Wages Increases Throughout California

Posted on Tuesday July 20, 2021

California currently has a minimum wage of $13 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees and $14 for employers with 26 or more employees. On January 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase by $1 per hour across the state, and all companies should be prepared for that to happen. Before that, however, different localities throughout the state increased their own minimum wages on July 1, 2021. 

If your wages were supposed to increase on July 1 and your employer did not comply, you should immediately contact a California minimum wage attorney for assistance. 

Local Increases

Below is a list of the current minimum wage standards for localities that stray from the state guidelines for most employers:

• Alameda = $15 per hour
• Belmont = $15.90 per hour
• Berkeley = $16.32 per hour
• Burlingame = $15 per hour
• Cupertino = $15.65 per hour
• Daly City = $15 per hour
• East Palo Alto = $15 per hour
• El Cerrito = $15.61 per hour
• Emeryville = $17.13 per hour
• Fremont = $15.25 per hour
• Half Moon Bay = $15 per hour
• Hayward = $15 per hour
• Los Altos = $15.65 per hour
• Los Angeles = $15 per hour
• Malibu = $15 per hour
• Menlo Park = $15.25 per hour
• Milpitas = $15.65 per hour
• Mountain View = $16.30 per hour
• Novato = $15 per hour ($15.24 for over 100 employees)
• Oakland = $14.36 per hour
• Palo Alto = $15.65 per hour
• Pasadena = $15 per hour
• Petaluma = $15.20 per hour
• Redwood City = $15.62 per hour
• Richmond = $15.21 per hour
• San Carlos = $15.24 per hour
• San Francisco = $16.32 per hour
• South San Francisco = $15.25 per hour
• San Jose = $15.45 per hour
• San Leandro = $15 per hour
• San Mateo = $15.62 per hour
• Santa Clara = $15.65 per hour
• Santa Monica = $15 per hour
• Santa Rosa = $15.20 per hour
• Sonoma = $15 per hour
• Sunnyvale = $16.30 per hour

Some of these localities might have lower minimum wages for companies with 25 or fewer employees, including $14 in Sonoma, $15 in Petaluma, $14 in Novato, $14 in Hayward, and $15 in Fremont.

No matter where you live in California, it is important to know whether your locality goes along with the statewide minimum wage or has its own. Then, you should stay aware of when the minimum wage might increase, which might be on January 1 or July 1 or each year. 

Let a California Minimum Wage Attorney Evaluate Your Rights

Too many employers fail to pay the minimum wage to employees. Whether your employer made an error or intentionally deprived you of your rightful wages, you deserve to seek full compensation for the work you performed. You should not wait to discuss the matter with a California minimum wage lawyer. 

At Mara Law Firm, our legal team represents employees in a wide range of employment claims, including wage theft claims. We determine the best course of action to obtain the wages you deserve, so please call (619) 234-2833 or contact us online today. 

David Mara

David Mara, founder of Mara Law Firm, PC, is a California employment attorney specializing in wage and hour law and representing injured civilians under U.S. defense contracts. He has recovered tens of millions for workers and contributed to landmark cases like Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. A member of multiple legal organizations, he also shapes California labor laws through legislative reviews. Mara holds a B.A. from San Diego State University and a J.D. from California Western School of Law and is admitted to practice in various federal courts.

At Mara Law Firm, we are dedicated to fiercely advocating for workers who have faced wage theft, violations of California labor laws, or injuries sustained under a U.S. Defense Contract. With decades of experience, our attorneys provide personalized, confidential, and no-cost consultations to ensure the best outcomes for our clients. We bring unmatched expertise to protect your interests and fight relentlessly to secure the compensation you deserve, guiding you through every step of the legal process to uphold your rights and deliver the relief you need.

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