What is the minimum wage in Emeryville in 2026?

$20.34 per hour as of July 1, 2026 (the annual CPI adjustment). That is $3.44 above the California state minimum of $16.90.

Do tipped employees in Emeryville get a lower wage?

No. California allows no tip credit, so tipped employees must receive the full $20.34 per hour before tips.

Is Emeryville's minimum wage the highest in California?

It is among the highest city minimums in the country. Among the California cities we track it is the highest general rate, ahead of West Hollywood ($20.25) and San Francisco ($19.61).

When does Emeryville's minimum wage change next?

Emeryville adjusts its rate each July 1 based on CPI. The next adjustment takes effect July 1, 2027.

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Emeryville Minimum Wage (2026)

Effective July 1, 2026 · verified as of August 18, 2026

Emeryville minimum wage: $20.34 / hour (CPI adjustment effective July 1, 2026)
Tipped minimum: No tip credit in California; tipped employees receive the full $20.34 / hour
California state minimum (for comparison): $16.90 / hour

Nearby rates & notes

Among the California cities we track, Emeryville's is the highest general city minimum, ahead of West Hollywood ($20.25) and San Francisco ($19.61).

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Emeryville in 2026?: $20.34 per hour as of July 1, 2026 (the annual CPI adjustment). That is $3.44 above the California state minimum of $16.90.
Do tipped employees in Emeryville get a lower wage?: No. California allows no tip credit, so tipped employees must receive the full $20.34 per hour before tips.
Is Emeryville's minimum wage the highest in California?: It is among the highest city minimums in the country. Among the California cities we track it is the highest general rate, ahead of West Hollywood ($20.25) and San Francisco ($19.61).
When does Emeryville's minimum wage change next?: Emeryville adjusts its rate each July 1 based on CPI. The next adjustment takes effect July 1, 2027.

Primary sources, verified as of August 18, 2026: City of Emeryville: Minimum Wage Ordinance · California DIR: Minimum Wage

Emeryville's site blocks automated re-checking, so this rate is confirmed by manual pulls of the city's page (most recently August 18, 2026, from the escalation table showing $20.34 effective July 1, 2026 for all businesses). The city adjusts its rate each July 1. Note: Emeryville's separate Living Wage Ordinance ($19.50 as of July 1, 2026) applies only to city contractors and employees; it is a different law than the citywide minimum wage and the two are often confused.

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