Local OrdinancesPublished October 18, 2026
Palo Alto Minimum Wage Rises to $19.25 on January 1, 2027
What changed
Palo Alto's minimum wage rises from $18.70 to $19.25 per hour on January 1, 2027. The city has posted its 2027 employer poster and employee Know Your Rights poster.
Who it applies to
Employers with employees who work within the City of Palo Alto.
Key dates
- Effective date:
- January 1, 2027
New Palo Alto minimum wage of $19.25/hour takes effect
What employers may need to do
- Pay employees at least $19.25 per hour for work in Palo Alto starting January 1, 2027.
- Post the 2027 official minimum wage employer poster and the employee Know Your Rights poster where employees can see them.
Official source
https://www.paloalto.gov/Business/Minimum-WageDetected by RegWatch monitoring on October 1, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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