CA Locality Mid-Year Minimum Wage Updates – Effective July 1, 2025 💰

Many California employers will need to amend their Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) to include a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan. The policy requirements include recognizing and correcting hazards, training employees on idIt’s that time again—California cities are rolling out their mid-year minimum wage updates, effective July 1, 2025.

From the tech hubs of the Bay Area to the sun-soaked streets of SoCal, cities like Emeryville are leading the charge with a new rate of $19.90/hour, while San Francisco and Berkeley aren’t far behind. Down south, Los Angeles City is stepping up to $17.87/hour, and Santa Monica is matching that energy at $17.81/hour.

We’ve rounded up the latest changes in one handy chart below, so you can keep your payroll humming and stay in compliance without breaking a sweat. 💼💸 Be sure to take note of industry specific one-offs, as well as headcount references.

Also don’t forget for Exempt California employees it’s the STATE minimum wage that sets the minimum salary threshold – currently $68,640 — showing our math: (($16.50 statewide min x 2) x 2080)

Check it out, update those systems, and give yourself a gold star for being on top of it!

As always if you have questions, need support, or not sure you’ve been in compliance to date – Just Ask Us – we’re here to help!