California’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 to $16 per hour in 2024—but some employees in certain areas will make more per hour due to local ordinances.
The following California cities and counties currently have minimum wages higher than the state’s requirement—all which took effect in 2023—according to a report from UC Berkeley’s Labor Center:
- Alameda: $16.52
- Berkeley: $18.07
- Emeryville: $18.67
- Fremont: $16.80
- Los Angeles: $16.78
- Los Angeles County (unincorporated): $16.90
- Malibu: $16.90
- Milpitas: $17.20
- Pasadena: $16.93
- Richmond: $17.20
- San Francisco: $18.07
- Santa Monica: $16.90
- West Hollywood: $19.08
