Santa Clara (city) minimum wage rises to $19.25 on Jan 1, 2027
- Jurisdiction
- Santa Clara, CA
- Topic
- Minimum wage
- Effective date
- 2027-01-01
- Who it covers
- Employers with staff working 2+ hours a week in the City of Santa Clara
- Status
- Verified against an official source
The law, summarized
- The official Santa Clara (city) minimum wage page lists $19.25 per hour effective January 1, 2027 (up from $18.70 in 2026).
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice
Who should act: Employers with staff working in Santa Clara (city). Update payroll for the first pay period that includes Jan 1 and post the new notice. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.
Generated 2026-10-25T12:00-05:00
Official sources
- www.santaclaraca.govhttps://www.santaclaraca.gov/business-development/business-services/minimum-wage-ordinance