- The Alameda minimum wage is $17.76 an hour, effective .
- That is $0.86 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $10.51 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Any employee who performs at least two hours of work in a particular workweek within the geographic boundaries of Alameda, regardless of employer size.
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $17.76 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI-W (region not stated on page) adjusts July 1 (annual) announced City of Alameda (notice posted before July 1)
Tipped
Same as minimum
no tip credit under California law (confirmed: DIR FAQ states an employer may not use an employee's tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage)
Ordinance
Alameda Municipal Code Chapter 4-60 (Minimum Wage Ordinance)
Scheduled increases
July 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Alameda, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · Adjusted Annually by the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W)' July 1, 2027
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: '$17.76 Per Hour Effective July 1, 2026'. Matches Berkeley Labor Center inventory ($17.76, 7/1/2026).
Common questions
What is the Alameda minimum wage?
$17.76 an hour for all employers, effective July 1, 2026.
Is the Alameda minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $0.86: $17.76 versus $16.90.
When does the Alameda minimum wage change next?
On July 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Base-Reuse-and-Economic-Development/Minimum-Wage official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.95.