- The Santa Rosa minimum wage is $18.21 an hour, effective .
- That is $1.31 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $10.96 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: All businesses regardless of size for work in Santa Rosa (hours threshold not on page).
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $18.21 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI-W, San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley MSA (successor index; June to June) adjusts January 1 (annual) announced City of Santa Rosa, Economic Development Division...
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
January 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Santa Rosa, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · June-to-June CPI-W percentage applied to prior rate; published by October 31
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: 'starting January 1, 2026, the new minimum wage rate is $18.21 for all businesses regardless of size.' Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the Santa Rosa minimum wage?
$18.21 an hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026.
Is the Santa Rosa minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $1.31: $18.21 versus $16.90.
When does the Santa Rosa minimum wage change next?
On January 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.srcity.org/3164/Minimum-Wage
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.97.