What is the minimum wage in Berkeley?

The minimum wage in Berkeley is $19.18 per hour, effective 2025-07-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Berkeley minimum wage works out to about $39,894 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · CA

Minimum wage in Berkeley

$19.18 per hour

Effective 2025-07-01 · Source: hrwatchdog.calchamber.com

Adjusts each July 1. Current through June 30, 2026. No employer-size tiers.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $19.18
Daily: $153
Weekly: $767
Monthly: $3,325
Annual: $39,894

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: $19.18
Weekly (40h): $767
Monthly: $3,325
Annual: $39,894

Minimum wage in Berkeley: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Berkeley?: The minimum wage in Berkeley is $19.18 per hour, effective 2025-07-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Berkeley minimum wage works out to about $39,894 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Adjusts each July 1. Current through June 30, 2026. No employer-size tiers.