Prior to late December 2025, the following minimum wage increases have been announced or taken effect:
| State/Locality | Minimum Wage Rate | Minimum Tipped Cash Wage | Effective Date |
| Cupertino, CA | $18.70 | $18.70 (no tip credit permitted) | 1/1/26 |
| Daly City, CA | $17.50 | $17.50 (no tip credit permitted) | 1/1/26 |
| Oakland, CA | $18.85 (hotel workers with health benefits)
$25.14 (hotel workers without health benefits) |
Same rates (no tip credit permitted) | 1/1/26 |
| Sonoma, CA | $18.47 (26+ EEs)
$17.38 (25 or fewer EEs)a |
Same rates (no tip credit permitted) | 1/1/26 |
| Boulder County, CO | $16.82 | $13.80 | 1/1/26 |
| King County, WA | $20.82 (unincorporated, 500+ EEs)
$19.82 (unincorporated, 16-499 EEs) $19.82 (15 or fewer EEs, $2 million+ in gross annual revenue) $18.32 (15 or fewer EEs, under $2 million in gross annual revenue) |
Same rates (no tip credit permitted) | 1/1/26 |
This article is informational and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with an employment lawyer or accountant for additional clarification on how these changes impact your company.
