Minimum wage Verified

Santa Rosa minimum wage rises to $18.83 on Jan 1, 2027

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

The law, summarized

  • City of Santa Rosa: starting January 1, 2027 the rate is $18.83 for all businesses regardless of size.
  • Calculation published on the city page: June 2025 CPI-W 352.456 to June 2026 CPI-W 364.483 (3.4123%), applied to the 2026 rate of $18.21.
  • Applies to employees who work at least two hours per week within Santa Rosa city limits.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: Santa Rosa employers. Raise rates to $18.83 and post the 2027 notice by Jan 1. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

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

Official sources