Local OrdinancesPublished July 5, 2026
Pasadena Minimum Wage Is $18.57 per Hour From July 1, 2026
What changed
Pasadena's minimum wage is $18.57 per hour from July 1, 2026, for adult and minor employees who work two or more hours a week in the city, according to the City's official notice. The state fast-food minimum wage applies instead at national fast-food chains.
Who it applies to
Employers with employees who work two or more hours a week in Pasadena.
What employers may need to do
- Pay employees who work two or more hours a week in Pasadena at least $18.57 an hour from July 1, 2026.
- Post the City's July 1, 2026 official minimum wage notice where employees can easily read it.
Official source
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/code-compliance/minimum-wage-ordinance/Detected by RegWatch monitoring on June 29, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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