As a tax professional committed to keeping you informed, I want to highlight important changes to minimum wage rates taking effect on July 1, 2025, across various California jurisdictions.

While the statewide minimum wage remains at $16.50 per hour, several cities and counties have enacted higher local minimum wages. Notable increases include:

• City of Los Angeles: $17.87 per hour
• Unincorporated Los Angeles County: $17.81 per hour
• San Francisco: $19.18 per hour
• Berkeley: $19.18 per hour
• Fremont: $17.75 per hour
• Milpitas: $18.20 per hour
• Emeryville: $19.90 per hour
• West Hollywood: $19.65 per hour for non-hotel employees and $20.22 for hotel employees

These adjustments are part of local efforts to address the rising cost of living and inflation. Employers operating in multiple jurisdictions should review their payroll practices to ensure compliance with the highest applicable wage rates.

For a comprehensive list of updated local minimum wage rates effective July 1, 2025, please refer to the California Department of Industrial Relations’ official page: dir.ca.gov

If you have questions about how these changes may impact your business or need assistance with compliance strategies, feel free to reach out.

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