July 1st Minimum Wage Hikes in Several California Locales

Certain California cities and counties are increasing the minimum hourly wage for nonexempt employees effective July 1st! Please see the list below to determine if your business or California-situated employees are affected. Many regulations differentiate between businesses with 25 or fewer employees and those with 26 or more employees.

Location                          25 or fewer employees    26 or more employees

California statewide

(no change)                      $11.00                               $12.00

Los Angeles city              $13.25                               $14.25

Los Angeles county         $13.25                               $14.25

Malibu city                      $13.25                               $14.25

Pasadena city                   $13.25                               $14.25

San Diego (no change)    $12.00                               $12.00

San Francisco                  $15.59                               $15.59

Santa Monica                   $13.25                               $14.25

Palo Alto                          $15.00                               $15.00

What Employers Should Do

• Make sure that, by July 1st, your nonexempt employees are paid at least the minimum wage applicable to your California city or county.
• Make sure that any employees you classify as “exempt” are properly classified, based on the applicable state and federal criteria. If in doubt, consult with your qualified employment law counsel.
• Be aware that, out-of-state employers with in-state employees must comply with California state, as well as any applicable county or city laws for those in-state employees.