Get Ready for Minimum Wage Increases in July!
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APPLIES TO All Employers with Employees in AK, CA, DC, FL, IL, MD, MI, MN, NM, OR, WA |
EFFECTIVE As Indicated |
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Discussion
On July 1, 2025, minimum wage will increase in states and localities across the country. Although not a comprehensive list, the following are key areas to review. All changes go into effect on July 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted.
| Jurisdiction | Hourly Rate |
| Alaska | $13.00 |
| California | |
| California Healthcare Workers | $18.63 – $24.00 |
| Alameda | $17.46 |
| Berkeley | $19.18 |
| Emeryville | $19.90 |
| Fremont | $17.75 |
| Glendale | $22.50 (hotel workers) |
| Long Beach | $25.00 (hotel workers) |
| Los Angeles City | $17.87; $22.50 (hotel workers) |
| Los Angeles County | $17.81 |
| Malibu | $17.27 (no change: 2025 adjustment is paused due to wildfires; adjustments to resume in 2026) |
| Milpitas | $18.20 |
| Pasadena | $18.04 |
| San Francisco | $19.18 |
| Santa Monica | $17.81; $22.50 (hotel workers) |
| West Hollywood | $20.22 (hotel workers) |
| District of Columbia | $17.95; tipped minimum wage expected to increase to $12/hour as of October 1, 2025 |
| Florida | $14/hour (as of September 30, 2025) |
| Illinois | |
| Chicago | $16.60 |
| Cook County | $15.00 (nontipped employees); $9.00 (tipped employees) |
| Maryland | |
| Montgomery County | $17.65 (51+ employees); $16.00 (11-50 employees); $15.50 (1-10 employees) |
| Michigan | $12.48 (as of February 21, 2025) |
| Minnesota | |
| St. Paul | $15.97 (101-10,000 employees as of January 1, 2025); $15.00 (6-100 employees); $13.25 (1-5 employees) |
| New Mexico | |
| Santa Fe City and County | $15.00 (as of March 1, 2025) |
| Oregon | Standard: $15.05
Portland Metro: $16.30 Nonurban Counties: $14.05 |
| Washington | |
| Bellingham | $18.66 (as of May 1, 2025) |
| Burien | $20.16 (21-499 FTEs in King County) |
| Everett | $20.24 (501+ employees); $18.24 (1-500 employees) |
| Renton | $20.90 (501+ employees as of January 1, 2025); $19.90 (15-500 employees) |
| Tukwila | $21.10 (15+ employees) |
Employers should also review tipped employee minimum wage changes, and any impact to overtime and exempt employee pay.
Action Items
- Prepare to update minimum wage rates in payroll systems.
- Notify employees of wage increases, if required.
- Display updated minimum wage posters in the workplace and provide posters to remote workers.
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