Redwood City Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
The Redwood City minimum wage has been $18.65 per hour since January 1, 2026, $1.75 above the state rate of $16.90. The next increase is scheduled for January 1, 2027 (amount not yet posted). Increases every January 1. Official source linked.
- Increase cycle
- every January 1
- Increase note
- CPI indexed (max 5%), amount not yet posted. City site HTTP 403 to fetch; figure from CalChamber + local press, official page not read
- Source
- https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/city-manager/city-manager-s-initiatives/local-minimum-wage
- Checked
- 2026-10-09 Official page not machine-checked · cross-checked
This jurisdiction's official site blocks automated access, so the figure was cross-checked against county reference charts and search indexes. Check the source link above before changing payroll.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Redwood City minimum wage in 2026?
$18.65 per hour since January 1, 2026. That is $1.75 above the California state minimum wage ($16.90).
When does the Redwood City minimum wage go up?
It is adjusted every January 1. An increase is scheduled for January 1, 2027; the amount has not been posted yet. (CPI indexed (max 5%), amount not yet posted. City site HTTP 403 to fetch; figure from CalChamber + local press, official page not read) This page and the alert emails are updated when it is.
Which workplaces does the Redwood City ordinance cover?
It applies to employees who work inside the jurisdiction's boundaries (where the work is done, not the employer's mailing address). 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.
Industry-specific rates
- California Fast Food Minimum Wage (AB 1228) $20.00 — if your business is in this industry, this rate can take precedence over the local one.
- California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage (SB 525) $25.00 — if your business is in this industry, this rate can take precedence over the local one.
Nearby cities
- Novato $17.46
- Daly City $17.50
- Los Altos $18.70
- Richmond $19.18
- Mountain View $19.70
- Menlo Park $17.55
- Milpitas $18.50
- Berkeley $19.61
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