California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage (SB 525)
California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage (SB 525): $25.00 per hour (effective July 1, 2026). Who is covered, exceptions and the next scheduled change, from the California DIR.
Current minimum wage
$25.00
Effective July 1, 2026
Next increase
Not yet posted
July 1, 2027
By facility type
| Category | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Large systems 10,000+ FTE / dialysis / large-county facilities | $25.00 |
| Other covered facilities (to 6/30/28) | $23.00 |
| Community/rural clinics (to 6/30/27) | $22.00 |
| Safety net hospitals / small-county (to 6/30/27) | $19.28 |
- Increase note
- 7/1/2027: clinics $22->$25; safety net $19.28->$19.95; $25 tier indexed from 1/1/2028
- Note
- statutory schedule; v1 shows link only
- Source
- https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Health-Care-Worker-Minimum-Wage-FAQ.htm
- Checked
- — Official page checked
Frequently asked questions
How much is the health care worker minimum wage?
$25.00 per hour since July 1, 2026. It varies by facility type (see the table).
Who is covered?
statutory schedule; v1 shows link only
When is the next change?
An increase is scheduled for July 1, 2027; the amount has not been posted yet. (7/1/2027: clinics $22->$25; safety net $19.28->$19.95; $25 tier indexed from 1/1/2028) This page and the alert emails are updated when it is.
Minimum wage by city
- Sacramento $16.90
- Novato $17.46
- Daly City $17.50
- Redwood City $18.65
- Los Angeles $18.42
- Los Altos $18.70
- Richmond $19.18
- Mountain View $19.70
- Full list →