Mid-Year Minimum Wage Updates
Mid-Year Minimum Wage Updates!
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APPLIES TO All Employers with Employees in AK, CA, DC, FL, IL, MD, MN, NM, NY, OR, and WA |
EFFECTIVE As Indicated |
QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call |
Quick Look
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Discussion
On July 1, 2026, minimum wages will increase in states and localities across the country. Although not a comprehensive list, the following are key areas to review. All changes take effect on July 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
| Jurisdiction | Hourly Rate |
| Alaska | $14.00 |
| California | |
| California Healthcare Workers | $19.28 – $25.00 |
| Alameda | $17.76 |
| Berkeley | $19.61 |
| Emeryville | $20.34 |
| Fremont | $18.05 |
| Glendale | $25.00 (hotel workers) |
| Los Angeles City | $18.42; $25.00 (hotel workers) |
| Los Angeles County | $18.47 |
| Malibu | $17.91 |
| Milpitas | $18.50 |
| Pasadena | $18.57 |
| San Francisco | $19.61 |
| Santa Monica | $18.47 |
| West Hollywood | $20.87 (hotel workers) |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 |
| Florida | $15.00 (as of September 30, 2026) |
| Illinois | |
| Chicago | $17.05 |
| Cook County | $15.40 (nontipped employees); $9.25 (tipped employees) |
| Maryland | |
| Howard County | $16.00 (1-14 employees) |
| Montgomery County | $18.00 (51+ employees); $16.50 (11-50 employees); $15.95 (1-10 employees) |
| Minnesota | |
| St. Paul | $16.37 (6-100 employees); $14.25 (1-5 employees); $13.95 (youth workers) |
| New Mexico | |
| Santa Fe City and County | $15.40 (as of March 1, 2026) |
| New York | |
| New York City | $22.13 (App-Based Food Delivery Workers as of April 1, 2026) |
| Oregon | Standard: $15.55
Portland Metro: $16.80 Nonurban Counties: $14.55 |
| Washington | |
| Everett | $19.77 (1-500 employees) |
| Renton | $21.57 (15-500 employees) |
Employers should also review tipped employee minimum wage changes, and any impact on 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.
- Have appropriate personnel trained on minimum wage requirements.
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