- The Belmont minimum wage is $18.95 an hour, effective .
- That is $2.05 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $11.70 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Anyone who performs two hours or more of work per week within the geographic boundaries of Belmont, including workers under 18.
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $18.95 |
Indexing
Yes
regional CPI (San Francisco area CPI linked on page) adjusts January 1 (annual) announced City of Belmont (2026 documents posted on page) cap 3.5% per year, with catch-up provision (2023 amendment)
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
Belmont Minimum Wage Ordinance (adopted 2017; amended 2023)
Scheduled increases
January 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Belmont, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · Lesser of 3.5% or prior-year regional CPI increase, with catch-up provision; rounded to nearest $0.05
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: 'Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the City of Belmont will be $18.95 per hour.' Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the Belmont minimum wage?
$18.95 an hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026.
Is the Belmont minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $2.05: $18.95 versus $16.90.
When does the Belmont minimum wage change next?
On January 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.belmont.gov/our-city/frequently-asked-questions/mmwage official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.95.