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Minimum Wage for City of Santa Clara
Employers and employees doing business in the City of Santa Clara are subject to the Minimum Wage Ordinance.
On August 22, 2017, the Santa Clara City Council approved a plan establishing the City's local minimum wage. As of January 1, 2020, the City of Santa Clara minimum wage is adjusted annually based on the regional Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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NOTE: This only applies to the City of Santa Clara not the County of Santa Clara. Contact your local jurisdiction to learn more about minimum wages in your cities.
New Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, the City of Santa Clara’s minimum wage will increase from $18.20 (2025 minimum wage rate) to $18.70 per hour. The 2026 Minimum Wage Posters for the workplace will be available on this webpage by November 1, 2025.
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Email minimumwage@santaclaraca.gov
What Does This Mean for Employers?
- Employers must document all hours worked by employees and keep records for four years.
- It is unlawful to discriminate or take adverse action against any person in retaliation for exercising their rights protected under the ordinance.
- Employers must provide their name, business address and phone number in writing to employees at time of hire.
- Employers must post the Minimum Wage Official Notice at the workplace or job site, informing employees of the rate and their rights, in the top three languages spoken in the City of Santa Clara: English, Spanish, and Chinese.
What Does This Mean for Employees?
- Covered employees include anyone who performs two hours or more of work per week in Santa Clara.
- Covered employees are entitled to these rights regardless of immigration status.
2026 Minimum Wage Official Posters for the Workplace
| POSTER | ENGLISH | SPANISH | CHINESE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Official Minimum Wage Official Notice | English | Spanish | Chinese |
| 2026 Santa Clara Workers: Know Your Rights | English | Spanish | Chinese |
| 2026 Ordinance Basics and Responsibilities | English | Spanish | Chinese |
2025 Minimum Wage Official Posters for the Workplace
| POSTER | ENGLISH | SPANISH | CHINESE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Official Minimum Wage Official Notice | English | Spanish | Chinese |
| 2025 Santa Clara Workers: Know Your Rights | English | Spanish | Chinese |
| 2025 Ordinance Basics and Responsibilities | English | Spanish | Chinese |
Reporting Complaints/Questions for Santa Clara's Minimum Wage for Employers and Employees
The City of Santa Clara contracts with the City of San José for the enforcement of its minimum wage ordinance. If you believe you or someone else is not receiving the current minimum wage rate per hour in the City of Santa Clara, contact the City of San José Office of Equality Assurance.
| IN-PERSON OR MAIL | |
| mywage@sanjoseca.gov | City of San Jose Office of Equality Assurance 200 East Santa Clara Street, 5th Floor San Jose, CA 95113 Phone: 408-535-8430 |
Please provide the following information by email or in person:
• Your name, mailing address and phone number
• Name, address and phone number of the company where you work
• Employer including Manager or owner's name
• Type of work you perform
• How and when you are paid (example: cash or check, every week)
Any additional information such as copies of pay stubs, personal records of hours worked or other information regarding your employer's pay practices are helpful.
***All services are free and confidential. Employers cannot terminate you or in any other manner discriminate against you for filing a complaint with the Office of Equality Assurance. ***