What is the minimum wage in Sunnyvale?

The minimum wage in Sunnyvale is $19.50 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Sunnyvale minimum wage works out to about $40,560 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · CA

Minimum wage in Sunnyvale

$19.50 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: laborcenter.berkeley.edu

Jan 1 2026 rate. Single citywide rate, no employer-size tiers.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $19.50
Daily: $156
Weekly: $780
Monthly: $3,380
Annual: $40,560

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: $19.50
Weekly (40h): $780
Monthly: $3,380
Annual: $40,560

Minimum wage in Sunnyvale: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Sunnyvale?: The minimum wage in Sunnyvale is $19.50 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Sunnyvale minimum wage works out to about $40,560 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Jan 1 2026 rate. Single citywide rate, no employer-size tiers.