City and County Minimum Wage Rate Guide: Updated for July 1, 2026
Updated June 4, 2026
The federal minimum wage hasn’t increased since 2009. In response, smaller jurisdictions have taken it upon themselves to set their own rates. States, counties and cities continue to pass new minimum wage laws, creating challenges for employers to manage rates across their organizations.
Tracking, applying and communicating minimum wage rates for large employers has become increasingly complex. This guide gives an overview of updates at the county and city levels.
- This guide only covers county and city minimum wage rates for large employers that update on July 1, 2026.
- State wage rates are not included, nor are county and city wage rates updated at other times of the year.
- Please note: some local laws have been preempted by higher rates at the state level and are not included here.
- Looking for updates by state? View July 1, 2026 State Minimum Wage Rates, in GovDocs' Employment Law News.
- Industry/sub-industry requirements
- Tipped wage rules
- Small employer rates
- Number of employees
- Company revenue thresholds
- Student/learner wages
- New employee wages
- Overtime requirements
- Employer-provided health benefits
Key Midyear City and County Minimum Wage Stats:
City and County Minimum Wage Rates Effective July 1, 2026
Use the table below to search by city or county and sort any column to compare minimum wage rates effective July 1, 2026.
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Please note: This wage rate guide is intended for market awareness only; it is not to be used as a substitute for legal advice or counsel
| State | Jurisdiction Name | Jurisdiction Type | Wage Amount | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Alameda | City | $17.76 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | Berkeley | City | $19.61 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | Emeryville | City | $20.34 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | Fremont | City | $18.05 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | Los Angeles County Unincorporated | County | $18.47 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | Los Angeles | City | $18.42 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | Malibu | City | $17.91 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | Milpitas | City | $18.50 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | Pasadena | City | $18.57 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | San Francisco | City | $19.61 | 7/1/2026 |
| CA | Santa Monica | City | $18.47 | 7/1/2026 |
| IL | Chicago | City | $17.05 | 7/1/2026 |
| IL | Cook County | County | $15.40 | 7/1/2026 |
| MD | Montgomery County | County | Large: $18.00 | 7/1/2026 |
| OR | Oregon Non-Urban Counties | County | $14.55 | 7/1/2026 |
| OR | Oregon Standard Counties | County | $15.55 | 7/1/2026 |
| OR | Portland Metro Area | City | $16.80 | 7/1/2026 |
Note: State wage rates are not included in this guide, nor are tipped wages, industry-specific rates or rates for employers of other sizes.
This guide is intended for market awareness only. It is not to be used as a substitute for legal advice or counsel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about city and county minimum wage rate updates effective July 1, 2026.
This guide includes city and county minimum wage updates for jurisdictions in California, Illinois, Maryland, and Oregon that are effective July 1, 2026.
View GovDocs' Midyear State Minimum Wage Rate Updates: July 1, 2026 for a complete overview of state minimum wage changes effective July 1.
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