Minimum Wage*

Seal of the City of Alameda  OFFICIAL MINIMUM WAGE NOTICE

$17.76*
Per Hour Effective July 1, 2026

 

Beginning July 1, 2026, an employee who performs at least two (2) hours of work in a particular workweek within the geographic boundaries of the City of Alameda must be paid wages of not less than $17.76 per hour. This minimum wage rate applies equally to all employees, regardless of the size of the employer. 

The minimum wage requirement is set forth in the City of Alameda’s Minimum Wage Ordinance, Alameda Municipal Code Chapter 4-60. Tips may not be counted toward payment of the minimum wage. The implementation schedule of the Minimum Wage Ordinance is as follows:

Minimum Wage Effective Date
 $17.76/hour July 1, 2026
 Adjusted Annually by the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) July 1, 2027

 

Under the Ordinance, employees who assert their rights to receive the City’s minimum wage are protected from retaliation. Employees may file a civil lawsuit against their employers for any violation of the Ordinance and/or may file a complaint with the City’s Base Reuse and Economic Development Department. The City will investigate possible violations, will have access to payroll records, and may enforce violations of the minimum wage requirements by ordering payment of back wages unlawfully withheld and penalties.

You should contact the City if you believe you are not being paid the minimum wage.
If you have questions, need additional information, please visit/contact:

City of Alameda, Base Reuse and Economic Development Department, 950 West Mall Square, Room 205, Alameda CA, 94501

Phone: 510-747-6859, Email: minimumwage@alamedaca.gov, Website: alamedaca.gov/minimumwage

*The State's required minimum wage may be higher in some instances.

Post where employees can read easily. Must provide notice in English and employee’s preferred language if requested. Violators subject to penalties.

 

يتعلق هذا الإشعار بزيادة الحد الأدنى لمعدل الأجور إلى 17.76 دولارًا للساعة، وذلك اعتبارًا من 1 يوليو 2026. هذا الإشعار متوفر باللغة العربية.

本通知是关于从 2026 年 7 月 1 日起将最低工资提高到每小时 17.76 美元。本通知有中文版本。

본 공고는 2026년 7월 1일부로 시간당 최저 임금이 $17.76로 인상된다는 내용에 관한 것입니다. 본 공고는 한국어로도 제공됩니다. 

Esta notificación se refiere a un aumento del salario mínimo a $17.76 por hora, el cual entrará en vigencia el 1. ° de julio de 2026. Este aviso está disponible en español.

Thông báo về việc tăng mức lương tối thiểu lên $17,46/giờ, có hiệu lực từ ngày 1/7/2026. Thông báo có bằng tiếng Việt.

Ang paunawang ito ay tungkol sa isang pagtaas ng pinakamababang sahod sa $17.76 kada oras na epektibo sa Hulyo 1, 2026. Ang paunawang ito ay mayroong pagsasalin sa Tagalog.

 

 

Employers are required to post the Official Minimum Wage Notice in English. This notice should also be posted in the second most spoken language by employees. Email the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department at miniminwage@alamedaca.gov for an appointment for for paper copies from the Department, which is located in City Hall West 950 West Mall Square, Second Floor, Room 205, Alameda CA, 94501.

*The State's minimum wage may be higher in some instances.

Notices effective July 1, 2026:

 

City of Alameda Minimum Wage

July 1, 2026

$17.76

 July 1, 2025

$17.46

July 1, 2024

$17.00 

July 1, 2023

$16.52

 July 1, 2022

 $15.75 

July 1, 2021

$15.00

July 1, 2020 

$15.00

July 1, 2019

$13.50

July 1, 2018

Conformed to CA State Minimum Wage

 

 

MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE

On October 16, 2018, the Alameda City Council adopted a Minimum Wage Ordinance. Please click Here to view the Minimum Wage Ordinance.(PDF, 77KB) 

The Minimum Wage Ordinance increases the minimum wage as follows:

  •  On July 1, 2019, the minimum wage increased to $13.50 per hour for all employees and employers, regardless of size. 

  • On July 1, 2020, the minimum wage increased to $15.00 per hour for all employees and employers.

  • On July 1, 2022, the minimum wage increased to $15.75 per hour for all employees and employers.

  • On July 1, 2023, the minimum wage increased to $16.52 per hour for all employees and employers. 

  • On July 1, 2024, the minimum wage increased to $17.00 per hour for all employees and employers.

  • On July 1, 2025, the minimum wage increased to $17.46 per hour for all employees and employers. 

Every July 1st thereafter, the minimum wage rate will be adjusted based on the increase in cost of living, however the adjusted increase shall not be greater than five percent (5%) per year. 

Complaints:

The Base Reuse and Economic Development Department encourages residents or employees to submit a complaint if they believe an employer has violated the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The City of Alameda will keep confidential the names or any other identifiable information provided, to the maximum extent permitted by law.  Employees who file a complaint are protected from retaliation or discrimination by their employer. Please fill out the attached form and the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department will reach out to discuss next steps. If you need additional assistance please contact 510-747-6859 or minimumwage@alamedaca.gov.  

Minimum Wage: Employee Complaint & Questionnaire(PDF, 309KB)

As an employer in the City of Alameda, you need to know the following requirements:

  • Effective July 1, 2026, the City Minimum Wage will increase to $17.76 per hour from the prior rate of $17.46. The minimum wage is subject to increase on July 1 of every year up to 5%, based on the Bay Area Consumer Price Index (BACPI) regardless of the number of employees.

  • The City of Alameda Minimum Wage Ordinance applies to all employees working two (2) hours or more per week within the geographic boundaries of the City of Alameda.

  • Employers are required to post the Official Minimum Wage Notice in English and should also post the notice in the second most spoken language by employees, if applicable. The notice must be posted at every job site or work place in a conspicuous place. The Official Minimum Wage Notice can be downloaded above. Printed copies are also available at the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department located in City Hall West 950 West Mall Square, Second Floor Room 205, Alameda CA, 94501.

  • Tips or gratuities, may not be used as a credit towards the employer’s obligation to pay employees the minimum wage.

  • Employers may not eliminate, decrease or increase the cost of current employee benefits (such as meals, parking, health insurance, vacation, uniforms etc.) due to the increase in minimum wage.

  • Employers must maintain payroll records for a minimum period of four (4) years and allow authorized City representatives to review payroll records as part of any investigation.

  • Should an employer be found out of compliance with the Ordinance, the employer is subject to an administrative and/or criminal citation under the Ordinance. In addition, an employer found out of compliance may be required to pay back wages for pay that was unlawfully withheld or underpaid. Employers may also be subject to a civil penalty of $50 per day payable to the City and to each affected employee.

  • Under the Ordinance, it is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against any employee(s) who asserts their rights under this Ordinance.

  • Employers who retaliate against employees will be subject to administrative and criminal enforcement.  

For additional information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department

Phone: 510-747-6859

Email: minimumwage@alamedaca.gov.

As an employee working in the City of Alameda, here are the rights and protections you should know regarding minimum wage:

  • The minimum wage is subject to increase on July 1 of every year up to 5%, based on the Bay Area Consumer Price Index (BACPI) regardless of the number of employees.  On July 1, 2025, the minimum wage increased to $17.46 per hour based on BACPI from February 2024 to February 2025.

  • Alameda’s Minimum Wage must be paid to any employee who performs two (2) or more hours of work per week in the City of Alameda.

  • Tips or gratuities, may not be used as a credit towards the employer’s obligation to pay the employee the minimum wage.

  • Employers may not eliminate, decrease or increase the cost of current employee benefits (such as meals, parking, health insurance, vacation, uniforms etc.) due to the increase in minimum wage.

  • An employee is protected from retaliation for exercising their rights under this ordinance, this includes but is not limited to: the right to file a complaint, the right to inform any person of their potential rights under this article or education any person about this ordinance or assist anyone in asserting their rights under this ordinance. This includes anyone who mistakenly but in good faith alleges noncompliance with this ordinance. 

  • Adverse action taken against an employee within 90 days of exercising their rights shall raise a rebuttable presumption of having done so in retaliation

  • Information submitted to the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department will remain confidential to the maximum extent possible. This includes names or any other identifiable information.

  • Any person may report any suspected violation of the Minimum Wage Ordinance, including retaliation, to the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department.

For additional information, to file a complaint or to request more information contact the Base Reuse and Economic Development Department.

Phone: 510-747-6859

Email: minimumwage@alamedaca.gov

CITY STAFF REPORTS

City Council Meeting, October 2, 2018 Staff Presentation(PDF, 258KB)

City Council Meeting, September 18, 2018 Staff Report(PDF, 411KB) , Presentation(PDF, 282KB) , and Exhibits  

City Council Meeting, April 18, 2018 Staff Report(PDF, 288KB) and Presentation(PDF, 196KB)

Mayor's Economic Development Advisory Panel, June 18, 2018 Staff Report , Presentation and Exhibits

City of Alameda Minimum Wage Ordinance FAQ's -Please click here to view.(PDF, 107KB) 

Notices effective July 1, 2025:

Notices effective July 1, 2024:

Notices effective July 1, 2022:

Notices effective July 1, 2020:

*No changes made in 2021

Contact Us

Phone

510-747-6859

Email

minimumwage@alamedaca.gov

Location

City Hall West
950 West Mall Square, #205
Alameda
94501
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