California's Local Minimum Wage Increasing July 1, 2024

California employers with employees working in these jurisdictions should be prepared for these new mid-year local minimum wage increases.

Starting July 1, 2024, the new minimum wage will be:

• Alameda: $17.00 per hour

• Berkeley: $18.67 per hour

• Emeryville: $19.36 per hour

• Fremont: $17.30 per hour

• Los Angeles City: $17.28 per hour

• Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas): $17.27 per hour

• Malibu: $17.27 per hour

• Milpitas: $17.70 per hour

• Pasadena: $17.50 per hour

• San Francisco: $18.67 per hour

• Santa Monica: $17.27 per hour

Employers should confirm the cities their employees work in (including remote employees) to see if these new wages apply. Make sure to update your employees' wages by July 1 to stay in compliance.

Some of the local ordinances have specific notice requirements that employers must follow.