Minimum wage Verified

El Cerrito minimum wage rises to $19.36 on Jan 1, 2027

Jurisdiction
El Cerrito, CA
Effective date
2027-01-01
Who it covers
Employers with employees working 2+ hours a week in El Cerrito
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • Official El Cerrito wage page: increase for El Cerrito Minimum Wage Standards January 1, 2027 is $19.36 per hour.
  • Applies to any employee who performs at least two hours of work in a workweek within El Cerrito city limits; tips may not be counted toward the rate.
  • Employers must post the official 2027 Wage Bulletin and keep records for at least three years.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: El Cerrito employers. Update pay rates and post the 2027 bulletin by Jan 1. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-11-08T10:30-06:00

Official sources