Local OrdinancesPublished October 18, 2026
Santa Clara Minimum Wage Rises to $19.25 on January 1, 2027
What changed
The City of Santa Clara's minimum wage rises from $18.70 to $19.25 per hour on January 1, 2027. The city says its 2027 workplace posters will be on its minimum wage page by November 1, 2026.
Who it applies to
Employers with employees who work within the City of Santa Clara.
Key dates
- Effective date:
- January 1, 2027
$19.25/hour Santa Clara minimum wage takes effect
What employers may need to do
- Pay employees at least $19.25 per hour for work in the City of Santa Clara starting January 1, 2027.
- Get the city's 2027 workplace posters from its minimum wage page once they are published, which the city expects by November 1, 2026.
Official source
https://www.santaclaraca.gov/business-development/business-services/minimum-wage-ordinanceDetected by RegWatch monitoring on October 7, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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