Several California cities to raise minimum wage on July 1

Workers in several California cities will see a pay increase in their paychecks starting July 1, 2025, as local minimum wage rates take effect.

Here’s where minimum wage is increasing in the Golden State next month, according to UC Berkeley.

• Alameda – $17.46
• Berkeley – $19.18
• Emeryville – $19.90
• Fremont – $17.75
• Los Angeles – $17.87
• Los Angeles County (unincorporated) – $17.81
• Milpitas – $18.20
• Pasadena – $18.04
• San Francisco – $19.18
• Santa Monica – $17.81

On New Year’s Day, all minimum wage employees in the state will see a slight pay increase, from $16 to $16.50 per hour.