What is the minimum wage in Santa Monica?

The minimum wage in Santa Monica is $18.47 per hour, effective 2026-07-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Santa Monica minimum wage works out to about $38,418 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · CA

Minimum wage in Santa Monica

$18.47 per hour

Effective 2026-07-01 · Source: santamonica.gov

General citywide rate, all employer sizes. Updates July 1. Hotel businesses have a separate higher rate ($25.00).

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $18.47
Daily: $148
Weekly: $739
Monthly: $3,201
Annual: $38,418

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: $18.47
Weekly (40h): $739
Monthly: $3,201
Annual: $38,418

Minimum wage in Santa Monica: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Santa Monica?: The minimum wage in Santa Monica is $18.47 per hour, effective 2026-07-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Santa Monica minimum wage works out to about $38,418 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: General citywide rate, all employer sizes. Updates July 1. Hotel businesses have a separate higher rate ($25.00).