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Menlo Park Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027

The Menlo Park minimum wage has been $17.55 per hour since January 1, 2026, $0.65 above the state rate of $16.90. It rises to $18.05 on January 1, 2027. Increases every January 1. Official source linked.

Current minimum wage (Menlo Park)
$17.55
Effective January 1, 2026
Above the state rate
+$0.65
State $16.90
Increase cycle
every January 1
Increase note
Posted as pending: $18.05 eff 1/1/2027, pending Council approval 2026-10-13 (cap 3%)
Note
incorporated Menlo Park only
Source
https://menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/City-Managers-Office/Economic-development/Local-minimum-wage-ordinance
Checked
2026-10-09 Official page checked

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Menlo Park minimum wage in 2026?

$17.55 per hour since January 1, 2026. That is $0.65 above the California state minimum wage ($16.90).

When does the Menlo Park minimum wage go up?

It is adjusted every January 1. It becomes $18.05 per hour on January 1, 2027.

Which workplaces does the Menlo Park ordinance cover?

It applies to employees who work inside the jurisdiction's boundaries (where the work is done, not the employer's mailing address). Note: incorporated Menlo Park only. If the boundary is unclear, look up the address.

Does the state or the local minimum wage apply?

Whichever is higher. If the state minimum wage rises above the local rate, the state rate applies from that date.

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