Minimum wages across many cities and a handful of states will increase on July 1, 2021.
As a reminder, when state law differs from federal law, employers must use the one that benefits the employee the most. For example, if a state’s minimum wage is higher than the $7.25 federal minimum wage, it must be used.
Here are minimum wages per hour beginning July 1:
California
- Berkeley, CA – $16.32
- Emeryville, CA – $17.13
- Fremont, CA – $15.25 for businesses with 26 employees or more. $15.00 for businesses with 25 employees or less
- Los Angeles, CA – $15.00 for businesses with 25 employees or less
- Malibu, CA – $15.00 25 employees or less
- Milpitas, CA – $15.65
- Pasadena, CA – $15.00 for businesses with 25 employees or less
- San Francisco, CA – $16.32
- Santa Monica, CA – $15.00 for businesses with 25 employees or less
District of Columbia – $15.20
Illinois
- Chicago, IL- $15.00 for businesses with 21 employees or more
- Chicago, IL – $14.00 for businesses with 4-20 employees
Maryland
- Montgomery County, MD – $15.00 for businesses with 51 employees or more
- Montgomery County, MD – $14.00 for businesses with 11 – 50 employees
- Montgomery County, MD – $13.50 for businesses with 10 or less employees
Minnesota
- Minneapolis, MN – $14.25 for businesses with 101 employees or more
- Minneapolis, MN – $12.50 for businesses with 100 employees or less
- Saint Paul, MN – $11.00 for businesses with 6 – 100 employees
- Saint Paul, MN – $10.00 for businesses with 5 employees or less
Nevada
- $8.75 – If the employee is offered qualifying health benefits
- $9.75 – If the employee is not offered qualifying health benefits
New York
- $15.00 – Fast food establishments not located in New York City
Oregon – $12.75
- Portland, OR – $14.00
Washington – $13.69
As with any other regulation, these wages are subject to last-minute changes. Several states have counties or tribes with differing minimum wages as well. For the latest wages, please visit the Department of Labor online.
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