- The Sonoma minimum wage is $18.47 an hour (large employers (26 or more employees)), effective .
- That is $1.57 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $11.22 above the federal $7.25.
- 2 tiers apply: large employers (26 or more employees) $18.47; small employers (25 or fewer employees) $17.38.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Employees working in the City of Sonoma; tiers by employer size (hours threshold not on page).
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| large employers (26 or more employees) | $18.47 | |
| small employers (25 or fewer employees) | $17.38 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI (metro not specified on page) adjusts January 1 (annual) announced City of Sonoma cap 3.5% 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)
Scheduled increases
January 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Sonoma (city), CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · CPI increase each January, maximum 3.5%
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: '$18.47/hour for large employers (26 or more employees) and $17.38/hour for small employers (25 or fewer employees)' from January 1, 2026. Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the Sonoma minimum wage?
$18.47 an hour for large employers (26 or more employees), effective January 1, 2026.
Is the Sonoma minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $1.57: $18.47 versus $16.90.
When does the Sonoma minimum wage change next?
On January 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.sonomacity.org/wages/
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.97.