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ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE IN CALIFORNIA?
As of July 1, 2025, the minimum wage for the City of Los Angeles will be $17.87 for all employees covered by the Minimum Wage Ordinance. Specifically, those employees who perform at least two hours of work for an employer within the geographic boundary of the City of Los Angeles are entitled to earn the minimum wage. The Ordinance applies to all employers who are subject to the City of Los Angeles Minimum Wage Ordinance, including non-profits, regardless of size.
Additionally, as of July 1, 2025, the minimum wage for the County of Los Angeles for unincorporated cities will be $17.81. Specifically, those employees who perform at least two hours of work for an employer within unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are entitled to earn the minimum wage. Employers are required to pay the minimum wage set forth above for all hours worked, regardless of immigration or work status.
Below is an updated list of minimum wage increases based on cities:
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Emeryville: $19.90 per hour (previously $19.36).
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Berkeley: $19.18 per hour (previously $18.67).
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San Francisco: $19.18 per hour (previously $18.67).
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Milpitas: $18.20 per hour (previously $17.70).
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Fremont: $17.75 per hour (previously $17.28).
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Santa Monica: $17.81 per hour (previously $17.27).
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Pasadena: currently $17.50 per hour (adjustment pending, subject to inflation update).
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Alameda: currently $17.00 per hour, subject to annual increases of up to 5%.
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