| State/City | Minimum Wage Rate | Minimum Tipped Cash Wage | Effective Date |
| Los Angeles, CA (city) | $18.42
$25.00 (hotel workers without health benefits) $33.15 (hotel workers with health benefits) |
$18.42
$25.00 (hotel workers without health benefits) $33.15 (hotel workers with health benefits) |
07/01/2026 |
| Berkeley, CA | $19.61 | $19.61 | 07/01/2026 |
| Emeryville, CA | $20.34 | $20.34 | 07/01/2026 |
| Fremont, CA | $18.05 | $18.05 | 07/01/2026 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $18.00 (51+ employees)
$16.50 (11-50 employees) $15.95 (10 employees or fewer) |
$4.00 (all employee counts) | 07/01/2026 |
| Oregon | $15.50
$16.50 (Portland, urban growth boundary) $14.55 (non-urban counties) |
$15.50
$16.50 (Portland, urban growth boundary) $14.55 (non-urban counties) |
07/01/2026 |
| Virginia | $13.75 | $2.13 | 01/01/2027 |
Oregon and California do not permit a tip credit.
This article is informational and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with an employment lawyer or accountant for additional clarification on how these changes impact your company.
