Description: Two states, and the District of Columbia, along with many local jurisdictions will increase their minimum wage rates on July 1, 2026. Below is a summary of these changes and guidelines to help you comply with your minimum wage requirements.
State or district | Minimum wage rate as of July 1, 2026 |
Alaska | $14.00 |
California (Healthcare Only) | $25.00 (large facilities and integrated systems) |
District of Columbia | $18.40 |
Oregon | Nonrural Counties - $15.55 *depending on region |
* Oregon: Oregon's minimum wage differs based on where the employee works in the state. Employers with a fixed location must pay at least the regional rate applicable to that location whenever an employee works on site at least 50 percent of the pay period. Employees who don’t work at least 50 percent of the pay period at the employer’s fixed location in Oregon need to be paid at least the rate applicable to the region where the work was performed.
The regions are:
Non-rural counties: $15.55 per hour beginning July 1, 2026.
Rural Counties: $14.55 per hour beginning July 1, 2026.
Portland metro: is $16.80 per hour beginning July 1, 2026.
Please see metropolitan Portland urban growth boundary
Local Minimum Wage Increases
Numerous cities and counties are also increasing their minimum wage effective July 1, 2026. Some local jurisdictions adjust their minimum wages annually for inflation each July, but they haven't announced their 2026 rates yet.
The following table includes many of the announced local rate changes for 2026 as well as some other local jurisdictions that typically make annual adjustments each July but haven't announced their 2026 rate yet. This is not an exhaustive list. There may be additional local jurisdictions that have scheduled increases for July 1. Check your local laws to confirm compliance.
Local jurisdiction | Hourly minimum wage rate as of July 1, 2026 |
Alameda City, CA | TBD |
Berkeley, CA | $19.61 |
Emeryville, CA | $20.34 |
Fremont, CA | $18.05 |
Long Beach, CA (Hotel Workers) | $26.50 (without benefits) |
Los Angeles (City), CA | $18.42 |
Los Angeles (City-Hotel Workers), CA | $25.00 (with benefits), $33.15 (without benefits) |
Los Angeles County, CA | $18.47 |
Malibu, CA | $17.91 |
Milpitas, CA | $18.50 |
Oakland, CA (Hotel Workers) | $18.85 (with benefits), $25.14 (without benefits) |
Pasadena, CA | $18.57 |
San Diego, CA (Hotel Workers) | $19.00 (without benefits) |
San Francisco, CA | $19.61 |
Santa Monica, CA | $18.47 |
Santa Monica, CA (Hotel Workers) | $25.00 (with benefits) $33.15 (without benefits) |
West Hollywood, CA (Hotel Workers) | $20.25 (without benefits) |
Chicago, IL (4 or more employees) | $17.05 |
Chicago, IL (4 or more employees-Tipped workers) | $12.96 |
Cook County, IL | TBD |
Howard County, MD (1-14 employees) | $16.00 |
Montgomery County, MD (10 or fewer EEs) | $15.95 |
Montgomery County, MD (11 to 50 EEs) | $16.50 |
MMontgomery County, MD (51 or more EEs) | $18.00 |
St. Paul, MN (Five or fewer EEs) | $14.25 |
St. Paul, MN (over Six to EEs) | $16.37 |
Everett, WA (15 to 499 EEs or with more than $2 million in gross revenue) | $19.77 |
Renton, WA (15 to 500 EEs worldwide or fewer than 15 EEs with more than $2 million in gross revenue) | $21.57 |
*Montgomery County, MD-Tipped employees (earning more than $30 per month in tips) are guaranteed earnings equaling no less than the Montgomery County Minimum Wage Rate per hour. Employers must pay at least $4.00 per hour. This amount plus tips must equal or greater than the Montgomery County Minimum Wage Rate. Restaurant employers who utilize a tip credit are required to provide employees with a written or electronic wage statement for each pay period showing the employee’s effective hourly rate of pay including employer-paid cash wages plus tips for tip credit hours worked for each workweek of the pay period.
More 2026 increases coming
Some jurisdictions schedule their changes at another point during the year. For example, Florida's minimum wage will increase to $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026. Closely monitor minimum wage changes in your jurisdiction to ensure compliance.
Important Notice Regarding Minimum Wage Updates
Please review the updated minimum wage information carefully to ensure accuracy before implementing any changes, as rates can vary frequently by jurisdiction. Green Leaf provides this information as a courtesy and assumes no liability for inaccuracies or for ensuring compliance with minimum wage regulations. It is the employer's responsibility to understand and comply with the minimum wage laws applicable to their employees.
To calculate the minimum salary for an employee to be considered exempt, the general formula is:
Exempt Salary= (Minimum Wage per Hour) × 2080 (Number of Work Hours) × 2
If necessary, update employee pay rates in Elevated before July 1, 2026. Additionally, ensure that updated minimum wage notices are posted in each work location, as required by law.
Posted May 28, 2026