- The Milpitas minimum wage is $18.50 an hour, effective .
- That is $1.60 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $11.25 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Employers subject to the city business license requirement or maintaining a facility in Milpitas must pay each adult or minor employee who performs at least two hours of work per week in Milpitas.
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $18.50 |
Indexing
Yes
Bay Area CPI (U.S. Department of Labor) adjusts July 1 (annual) announced City of Milpitas (official notice)
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)
Scheduled increases
July 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Milpitas, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · Bay Area CPI adjustment each July 1
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: 'July 1, 2026: $18.50'. Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the Milpitas minimum wage?
$18.50 an hour for all employers, effective July 1, 2026.
Is the Milpitas minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $1.60: $18.50 versus $16.90.
When does the Milpitas minimum wage change next?
On July 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.milpitas.gov/688/Minimum-Wage official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.97.