Minimum Wage by City (2026)
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Many US cities and counties set their own minimum wage above their state's. These 21 localities each have a distinct 2026 rate — Tukwila is the highest at $21.65 an hour. Where a city, state and federal minimum differ, employers must pay the highest. Click any city for full-time pay, an interactive calculator and how it compares to the state.
| City | State | 2026 min wage | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | Arizona | $18.35 | +$3.20 |
| Tucson | Arizona | $15.45 | +$0.30 |
| Berkeley | California | $19.61 | +$2.71 |
| Los Angeles | California | $18.42 | +$1.52 |
| Mountain View | California | $19.70 | +$2.80 |
| Pasadena | California | $18.57 | +$1.67 |
| San Diego | California | $17.75 | +$0.85 |
| San Francisco | California | $19.61 | +$2.71 |
| San Jose | California | $18.45 | +$1.55 |
| West Hollywood | California | $20.25 | +$3.35 |
| Boulder | Colorado | $16.82 | +$1.66 |
| Denver | Colorado | $19.29 | +$4.13 |
| Chicago | Illinois | $17.05 | +$2.05 |
| Portland | Maine | $16.75 | +$1.65 |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | $18.00 | +$3.00 |
| Minneapolis | Minnesota | $16.37 | +$4.96 |
| St. Paul | Minnesota | $16.37 | +$4.96 |
| New York City | New York | $17.00 | +$1.00 |
| SeaTac | Washington | $20.74 | +$3.61 |
| Seattle | Washington | $21.30 | +$4.17 |
| Tukwila | Washington | $21.65 | +$4.52 |
Rates as of June 2026, dual-confirmed against each city's official page and the UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory of local minimum-wage ordinances. "vs state" compares each city to its 2026 state minimum. Several rates adjust mid-year (July 1) and vary by employer size — verify with your city. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
Cities by state
Arizona (state $15.15)
California (state $16.90)
Berkeley — $19.61 · Los Angeles — $18.42 · Mountain View — $19.70 · Pasadena — $18.57 · San Diego — $17.75 · San Francisco — $19.61 · San Jose — $18.45 · West Hollywood — $20.25
Colorado (state $15.16)
Illinois (state $15.00)
Maine (state $15.10)
Maryland (state $15.00)
Minnesota (state $11.41)
New York (state $16.00)
Washington (state $17.13)
Frequently asked questions
Which US cities have their own minimum wage in 2026?
21 cities and counties on this page set a 2026 minimum wage above their state's, including Seattle, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis and Flagstaff. Tukwila has the highest here at $21.65 an hour.
If my city has a higher minimum wage than my state, which one applies?
The higher one. When city, county, state and federal minimum wages differ, your employer must pay the highest rate that applies to your job and location.
Do city minimum wages change during the year?
Often, yes. Many local minimum wages adjust on July 1 (e.g. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Montgomery County) rather than January 1, and most are indexed to inflation, so always verify the current figure with your city.
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