- The Menlo Park minimum wage is $17.55 an hour, effective .
- That is $0.65 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $10.30 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: All employees working two or more hours per week for businesses operating within incorporated Menlo Park.
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $17.55 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI, San Francisco area (August to August) adjusts January 1 (annual) announced City of Menlo Park (notice by December 1) cap 3% per year
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
Menlo Park Ordinance No. 1058
Scheduled increases
January 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Menlo Park, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · CPI SF area, August to August, capped at 3%; notice by December 1
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: 'On Jan. 1, 2026, the local minimum wage in Menlo Park increased by $0.45 to $17.55 per hour.' Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the Menlo Park minimum wage?
$17.55 an hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026.
Is the Menlo Park minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $0.65: $17.55 versus $16.90.
When does the Menlo Park minimum wage change next?
On January 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/City-Managers-Office/Economic-development/Local-minimum-wage-ordinance official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.97.