Current Minimum Wage
Sunnyvale$19.50since January 1, 2026

City · California

Sunnyvale minimum wage

$19.50 an hour as of September 2, 2026. The California state rate is $16.90.

  • The Sunnyvale minimum wage is $19.50 an hour, effective .
  • That is $2.60 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $12.25 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 in Sunnyvale.

Rates and tiers

TierRateSince
all employers$19.50

Indexing

Yes
regional CPI (metro not specified on page) adjusts January 1 (annual) announced City of Sunnyvale

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

Sunnyvale Minimum Wage Ordinance
Ordinance text · City of Sunnyvale

Scheduled increases

January 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Sunnyvale, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · Annual regional CPI adjustment
TBAindexed, amount to be announced

Official page: 'Effective Date: Jan. 1, 2026 / Minimum Wage Rate: $19.50 per hour'. Matches Berkeley inventory.

Common questions

What is the Sunnyvale minimum wage?

$19.50 an hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026.

Is the Sunnyvale minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?

Yes, by $2.60: $19.50 versus $16.90.

When does the Sunnyvale minimum wage change next?

On January 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.

Sources

  1. https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/business-and-development/your-business-center/minimum-wage official
  2. https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/

Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.97.